Name: Assuaged
Brand: Boyracer

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ER114

{"blocks": [{"data": {"text": "ER114"}, "type": "paragraph"}]}

Colour

Pink

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-10-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Emotional Response

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

785249347047

{"blocks": [{"data": {"text": "785249347047"}, "type": "paragraph"}]}

Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / pink

Artist

Boyracer

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Emotional Response is a UK label that is run by Stuart Leath. It is the sister label to Emotional Rescue. This new music label focuses on exploring the more experimental and ethereal side of music.
With Stuart Leath at the helm, Emotional Response brings together a diverse range of artists and genres to create a unique and captivating musical experience. From ambient soundscapes to avant-garde experiments, this label pushes boundaries and challenges conventional notions of what music can be.
If you are looking for something different, something that will transport you to another world, then look no further than Emotional Response. With their commitment to pushing boundaries and their passion for all things experimental, this label is sure to captivate and inspire music lovers around the world.

On the 14 studio full length Assuaged, Boyacer mainstay Stewart Anderson has hit a jackpot, with 14 concise genre defining crashpop gems. Building on the critical acclaim of 2020s fan favourite, On A Promise, Anderson is again aided and abetted by the simpatico talents of Christina Riley, (Artsick / Burnt Palms) and the melodic talent of Sarah Records / Slumberland records era member Matty Green (Tall Boy / Declining Winter).

Stewart's vocals are vitriolic and pointed, meshing perfectly with Christina’s. Ms. Riley, handles the lead guitar for most of the album, ensuring a new direction on a well loved path. Matty's presence assures the pop element shines through the trademark squalling feedback bursts. 

Reflective and urgent, Assuaged offers many highlights. The instant rush of “Tommy McNeil” is a paen to the delightful confusions of a first crush. “40 Hours” is the autobiographical recollections of Stewarts disdain at working at “national health food chain” during Covid. “Spoils” champions art over fiscal rewards. Whilst “Digital Friends” questions how many Facebook friends we really need.

At 36 minutes long, Assuaged contains all the classic and loved elements of Boyracer, distilled into a rush of euphoric Indie Punk songwriting mastery.

Assuaged

Music GB