Name: This Is Our Music (Reissue)
Brand: Galaxie 500

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

20202009

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-11-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Forte

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

600197101018

Total Cap

1 / Black / LP

Artist

Galaxie 500

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

20 20 20

Galaxie 500 was a trio consisting of Dean Wareham, Naomi Yang, and Damon Krukowski. Formed in Boston in 1987, the band released three albums on Rough Trade Records: Today (1988), On Fire (1989), and This Is Our Music (1990). Following their breakup in 1991, three additional archival recordings were released: Uncollected (rarities and outtakes, 1987-90), Peel Sessions (recorded for BBC Radio 1's John Peel Show, 1989 &amp; 1990), and Copenhagen (recorded live by Danish National Radio, 1990). The original albums have been remastered and reissued on LP as they originally appeared. Each CD release includes one of the archival discs as a bonus. These physical releases are available worldwide from [20-20-20].

After producing two albums celebrated by a thirsty underground network of fans, Galaxie 500 released what turned out to be their unexpected swansong, This is our Music. The title is an intentionally declarative statement. After being labeled masters of the disengaged and forlorn, Damon Krukowsi, Dean Wareham, and Naomi Yang delivered a full-length comprised of their most stately material. Here, one can hear potential realized, as well as changes afoot. Fourth of July is a surprisingly up-front song for the band,with rolling drums and a bass-heavy refrain, and it proved to be their most popular single. The track sets the stage for the dynamism of This is our Music. When Galaxie 500 sounds wistful (Summertime), it sounds like years of yearning actualized; when the band sounds regretful (Sorry), it comes pleading on its knees. The trio found a beautiful balance between increased production values and knob-twiddler Mark Kramers odd handed approach.

This Is Our Music (Reissue)

Music GB