Name: To Survive
Brand: Joan As Police Woman

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

PIASR1075LP

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Colour

Gold

Colour details

Transparent Sun / Gold.

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Gatefold sleeve.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-08-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5400863007140

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Total Cap

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

Artist

Joan As Police Woman

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Play It Again Sam

Joan As Police Woman is a talented musical trio consisting of Joan Wasser on vocals, strings, piano, wurlitzer, and guitar. She is joined by Ben Perowsky on drums and percussion, as well as Rainy Orteca on bass. Together, they create captivating and soulful music that resonates with audiences worldwide.
With their unique blend of instruments and powerful vocals, Joan As Police Woman has established themselves as an influential force in the music industry. Their sound combines elements of rock, pop, and soul to create a truly distinctive style.
Whether performing live or recording in the studio, Joan As Police Woman's passion for their craft shines through in every note. Their dynamic performances have earned them a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim from music critics.

Play It Again Sam is a major independent distributor and label. The distribution company has been in operation since 1982, while the label operates under the name Play It Again Sam. In 2010, the PIAS Group launched the new "Play It Again Sam" label from their London offices.

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The *Play It Again Sam* label is known for its diverse roster of talented artists and performers. With a focus on independent music, they have built a reputation for discovering unique talent across various genres. Their commitment to quality music has made them a trusted source for music lovers worldwide.

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If To Survive is any indication, Joan Wasser's life after Real Life is calmer, but no less thoughtful, than it was before her beautifully stormy debut album. Real Life was a major statement, filled with a lifetime's worth of catharsis. To Survive doesn't try for that scope -- as the title suggests, these songs are about day to day concerns that are no less vital: aloneness, togetherness, love, hope, and righteous anger. However, Joan As Police Woman's "beauty is the new punk rock" aesthetic is used just as powerfully here, with the same kind of delicate bravery and strong vulnerability.

While Real Life was so fully realized that it seemed to have a life of its own, To Survive feels more like songs written by somebody than something that materialized because it had to. On those terms, the album is very, very good, and when it closes with fireworks on "To America," it might not be a completely happy ending, but it shows that in order to survive real life, it's necessary to embrace the uplifting parts of it as well as the desperate ones.

To Survive

Music GB