Name: Space Heavy
Brand: King Krule

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

XL1327LPE

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Clear

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Discogs ID

[r27304734]

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

With Lenticular Postcard. 

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-06-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

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Standard:20

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191404132708

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Clear LP

XL1327LP

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[r27336591]

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191404132715

Black LP

XL1327CD

191404132722

Artist

King Krule

Genre GB

Singer Songwriter

Label GB

An independent record label, XL Recordings was launched in 1989 by Richard Russell and his team. Originally an off-shoot of City Beat Records, XL quickly became known for releasing rave and dance music. Over the years, XL has grown to become one of the leading labels in the industry, managing a roster of talented artists including *Leah Riches*, *a6001996*, and *a60243*. In 1996, XL officially incorporated and became the copyright-holder of its releases. To celebrate their 15th anniversary in 2004, XL launched their XLXV series of re-issues. Today, they continue to thrive as a pioneering force in the music world.

Archy Marshall, better known as King Krule, is a singer-songwriter, producer and musician from South East London. With a troubled past, he started making music in 2010 under the name "Zoo Kid" before adopting the moniker "King Krule" the following year. Marshall also records music under various other aliases and co-founded Sub Luna City.
Discover the unique sound of King Krule as he combines elements of punk rock, jazz, and hip-hop to create his distinctive style. His raw and emotive lyrics delve into personal experiences and evoke a sense of melancholy that resonates with listeners.
With critically acclaimed albums like "6 Feet Beneath The Moon" and "The OOZ," King Krule has established himself as an influential figure in contemporary music. Explore his discography today and immerse yourself in his captivating sonic world.

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Albums of the Year 2023

Archy Marshall with&nbsp;Space Heavy, the fourth studio album under his King Krule alias. Coming 10 years on from his debut album, Space Heavy presents King Krule at his most articulate; using his years of experience to create a dynamic body of work that reveals something new with every listen.

Written from 2020 to 2022, between London and Liverpool, Space Heavy took shape over the course of commutes between the two cities where Archy Marshall was splitting his time. Befitting an album quite literally written on the commute between the two places he called home, Archy found himself fascinated by the notion of “the space between” - the space haunted by dreams of love, touching a narrative of lost connection, losing people and situations to the guillotine of the universe. Once written by Archy, the music was developed by frequent collaborator and producer Dilip Harris and long-time band mates Ignacio Salvadores (saxophonist), George Bass (drummer), James Wilson (bass) and Jack Towell (guitarist).&nbsp;

The result is a 15-track full-length by the musical polymath that inhabits the deepest reaches of the subterranean sonic world that Archy has constructed over the course of his career as King Krule. In it you hear a generational artist stepping into the height of their artistic powers – the auteurism apparent on his debut 6 Feet Beneath The Moon, the shapeshifting sonic palette of The OOZ, the primality of Man Alive! and the raw vulnerability expressed on You Heat Me Up, You Cool Me Down all coalesce into a wizened, dynamic body of work that reveals new elements with each listen. In line with Archy’s interest in the space between, it is an album wherein the negative space demands the same attention as the positive space. If one is willing to wade into the mire the reward is rich.

Space Heavy

Music GB

Discover Space Heavy by King Krule. The fourth studio album from the musical polymath, featuring 15 tracks on CD and LP formats. Released under the XL label.