Name: This Could Be Texas
Brand: English Teacher

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

5876410

Colour

White

Colour details

Milky White Transparent

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Exclusive shared with Band. 140 Gram Vinyl with Printed Inner Sleeve and Die Cut Sleeve.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-11-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602458764109

Total Cap

9999

White LP | Rough Trade Exclusive

Bonus disc: Yes

5876414

Gold

Galaxy Gold

[r30366365]

Includes Bonus CD. 140 Gram Vinyl With Printed Inner.

2500

2024-04-12

602458764147

Gold LP | Rough Trade Exclusive

5876412

Green

[r30376451]

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Indie Exclusive.&nbsp;140 Gram Vinyl With Printed Inner.

0602458764123

Green LP

5885311RT

Includes Bonus CD

00602458853117

CDx2 | Rough Trade Exclusive

5876407

Black

Extended format: No

140 Gram Vinyl With Printed Inner.

602458764079

Black LP

5885311

Artist

 English Teacher

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Island

English Teacher are a British music group from Leeds, who formed in 2020. They consist of vocalist Lily Fontaine, guitarist Lewis Whiting, drummer Douglas Frost, and bassist Nicholas Eden. English Teacher released their debut studio album, This Could Be Texas, on 12 April 2024 through Island Records. The album received widespread critical acclaim. The Line of Best Fit suggested it "could be one of the finest debuts of the decade, with every band member shining in their ability and craftsmanship." It also lauded the band's "Northern charm". The album won the 2024 Mercury Prize.

Island Records is a renowned music label that has been shaping the industry since its establishment in 1959. With an impressive roster of *artists* and a rich history, Island Records continues to be at the forefront of discovering and nurturing talent across various genres.

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With their unwavering dedication to supporting *artists*, Island Records provides a platform for creative expression and encourages musical diversity. From reggae to rock, pop to hip-hop, their diverse catalogue showcases an array of talented individuals who continue to push boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide.

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This Could Be Texas, the debut album from English Teacher, is a sparkling exploration of the self. It seamlessly weaves between genres, even referencing those they don't want to tackle (see the excellent R&amp;B) and keeps you on your toes the whole way through. Is it possible to be a jack of all trades and also a master of them too? English Teacher seem to be pulling it off. -&nbsp;Celeste, Rough Trade West&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.roughtrade.com/gb/uk-albums-of-the-year-so-far-2024/">Albums of the Year So Far 2024</a>

Thrilling debut album This Could Be Texas from&nbsp;Leeds indie frontrunners English Teacher. Singles of ‘The World’s Biggest Paving Slab’, ‘Nearly Daffodils’ and ‘Mastermind Specialism’, which were all A-listed on the BBC 6 Music playlist, English Teacher’s remarkable ascent continues to reach new levels, having completed sold-out debut UK and US headline runs last autumn, following their thrilling debut appearance on Later With...Jools Holland.

Lead singer Lily Fontaine explains, “I want this album to feel like you’ve gone to space, and it turns out its almost identical to Doncaster. It’s about in-betweens, it’s about home, and it’s about Desire Paths." In several songs, Fontaine reflects on growing up as a mixed-race individual in a place, she says, “where many didn’t have any tolerance towards people who are different” in a post-Brexit landscape.&nbsp;

Bonus CD features five tracks from the Pool Sessions.

This Could Be Texas

Music GB

Discover This Could Be Texas by English Teacher. Debut album from one of the hottest properties in guitar music. Label: Island. Formats: Vinyl, Records.