Name: Wonderful Rainbow
Brand: Lightning Bolt

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

THRILL501LP

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Colour

Black

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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

2019-08-30

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0790377501117

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Total Cap

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

Artist

Lightning Bolt

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Thrill Jockey

Lightning Bolt is a 2-piece drums-and-bass band from Providence, Rhode Island, USA. The band consists of *Brian Chippendale* on drums and vocals, and *Brian Gibson* on bass. They are known for their loud and chaotic live shows, where they have played on the floor instead of on stage until mid-2014. Their unique style combines elements of speed metal, noise, and free jazz.

If you enjoy the music of *Melt-Banana*, *Hella*, or *Zach Hill*, then Lightning Bolt's energetic sound will definitely appeal to you. Other similar artists include *Black Pus*, *Arab On Radar*, and *Black Eyes*. With influences ranging from *Brainiac* to *Liars* to *Drive Like Jehu*, Lightning Bolt has carved out their own distinct niche in the music world.

Experience the raw power and intensity of Lightning Bolt's music by exploring their albums today. Whether you're a fan of experimental rock or simply crave something different, this dynamic duo is sure to leave a lasting impression with their blistering performances and genre-defying compositions.

Thrill Jockey is an American independent record label that was established in 1992 by Bettina Richards, a former A&R representative at Atlantic Records. Originally based in New York City, the label relocated to Chicago, Illinois in 1995.
With over two decades of experience, Thrill Jockey has become a prominent force in the music industry. Known for its diverse roster of artists and commitment to artistic integrity, the label has consistently released groundbreaking and innovative music across various genres.
Thrill Jockey's catalog includes a wide range of critically acclaimed albums from both established and emerging artists. From experimental rock to electronic music, jazz to folk, the label continues to push boundaries and support unique voices within the industry.

Wonderful Rainbow is released for the first time ever with the full artwork as initially conceived by Lightning Bolt in 2003. Front and back artwork familiar to fans is still there but now in a full wrap, only previously available in the very early screen printed version. This wrap has full-colour artwork on the inside, originally only available as a small insert. The LP jacket itself is never before released artwork created at the time of the album. All artwork has been created by Brian Chippendale.

Legendary band Lightning Bolt’s Wonderful Rainbow is one of the most quintessential albums to come from the underground in the last 20 years. Included in lists like Pitchfork’s “200 top albums of the 2000s” and the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, Lightning Bolt’s seminal record solidified their place as pillars of the underground community. Wonderful Rainbow saw the duo of Brian Chippendale (drums/vocals) and Brian Gibson (bass) being compared to the likes of Slayer, Ornette Coleman, and early Boredoms, and captured the bristling, immeasurable energy of their mythical live shows, which continue to astonish audiences today. The album’s now iconic artwork (drawn by Chippendale) mirrors the music’s curious and exhilarating blend of chaos, noise, intense beauty and childlike wonderment. Lightning Bolt paved the way for countless artists who followed them, cracking the noise-rock and underground scenes wide open with an album as frenetic and violent as it is overflowing with joyful abandon.

Wonderful Rainbow

Music GB

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