Name: Masterpiece
Brand: Big Thief

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4AD0562LP

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-12-08

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0191400056213

Total Cap

Black LP

4AD0562LP2

Pink

Eco Coloured Vinyl

[r28977445]

Extended format: Yes

0191400056206

Pink LP

4AD0562CD

0191400056220

Artist

Big Thief

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

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The influential 4AD label was started in 1980 by music enthusiasts Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent with financial help from Beggars Banquet, whose record store chain the pair worked for. Originally called Axis, they released an initial series of four 7" singles before finding out that the name Axis was already being used by another label. They quickly came up with a new name, 4AD, inspired by typography on a flyer announcing their releases. Under Ivo Watts-Russell's guidance, drawing influence from other UK indie labels such as Beggars Banquet, Postcard Records and Factory, 4AD quickly established a unique identity thanks to both the cover designs of Vaughan Oliver/v23 and the label's unique numbering system.

In 1992, 4AD entered a highly publicized Stateside distribution deal with Warner Bros. Records, opening offices in New York headed up by Robin Hurley. The label was largely run from California for most of the decade after Ivo Watts-Russell moved to Los Angeles in the mid-90s. In November 1999 it was announced that Martin Mills had taken over as chairman and relocated its HQ to London.

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Big Thief is an indie folk/rock band hailing from Brooklyn, New York. With their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies, they have quickly gained a loyal following in the music scene. Formed in [year], the band consists of members [band members' names]. Their soulful sound has been described as both haunting and uplifting, with influences ranging from folk to rock. Big Thief's music is sure to leave a lasting impression on listeners.
Since their formation, Big Thief has released several critically acclaimed albums, including [album names]. Their raw and honest songwriting resonates with audiences around the world, tackling themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. The band's live performances are known for their energy and emotional intensity, leaving fans wanting more.
With their undeniable talent and passion for creating meaningful music, Big Thief continues to push boundaries in the indie music scene. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their sound, exploring Big Thief's discography is an experience not to be missed.

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Rough Trade Re-Edit

Big Thief release a new edition of their 2016 debut album Masterpiece. For the first time on 4AD, the album containing much-loved songs ‘Paul’, ‘Real Love’ and title track ‘Masterpiece’, is remastered and reissued.

Big Thief's music, rooted in the songs of Adrianne Lenker, paints in vivid tones "the process of harnessing pain, loss, and love, while simultaneously letting go, looking into your own eyes through someone else's, and being okay with the inevitability of death," says Adrianne.

Masterpiece, Big Thief's debut album, is filled with characters and visceral narratives, songs that pivot in the space of a few words. Adrianne's voice and guitar playing speak of rich emotional territory with grace and insight. In her words, the record tracks "the&nbsp;masterpiece&nbsp;of existence, which is always folding into itself, people attempting to connect, to both shake themselves awake and to shake off the numbness of certain points in their life. The interpretations might be impressionistic or surrealistic, but they're grounded in simple things."

Adrianne met her longtime musical partner, guitarist and singer, Buck Meek, in Brooklyn a few years ago, and they quickly formed a creative bond tempered by the experience of traveling and performing for months on end in old dive bars, yards, barns, and basements together. They recorded a pair of duo albums (A-Sides&nbsp;and&nbsp;B-Sides), and Adrianne showcased her songs on a solo album,&nbsp;Hours Were The Birds.

Now, as a full rock and roll band, with Buck on guitar, Max Oleartchik on bass, and James Krivchenia on drums, they bring a steady wildness, giving the songs an even deeper layer of nostalgia. "These guys feel like a pack of wolves at my back," says Adrianne, "they make the songs howl and bark with a fierce tenderness that gives me courage."

After spending last July in an old house that they turned into a studio on Lake Champlain with producer Andrew Sarlo, the resulting collection soars on what Big Thief fan Sharon Van Etten calls "...a real journey, with intelligent stories and twist-and-turn melodies."

Masterpiece

Music GB

Discover Masterpiece by Big Thief. Remastered and reissued, this debut album from the indie rock band is filled with emotional storytelling. Available on 4AD.