Name: Permanent Sleep / Rain
Brand: Lowlife

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Bonus disc: No

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ltmcd2390

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2006-02-20

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Standard:20

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Lowlife

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

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Lowlife is a Scottish band that emerged from the remnants of a Psychobilly group called Dead Neighbours. Originally consisting of Craig Lorentson (Vocals), David Steel (Bass), Ronnie Buchanan (Guitar), and Grant McDowall (Drums), the band underwent several lineup changes over the years. After their first mini LP, David Steel departed and was replaced by Will Heggie, who had recently left Cocteau Twins. With Heggie on board, Dead Neighbours recorded their album "Strangedays Strangeways." Eventually, Ronnie Buchanan left and Stuart Everest took his place, prompting a change in both musical direction and band name.

Thus, Lowlife was born, taking inspiration from a Public Image Limited song. Despite these shifts in personnel and style, Lowlife maintained their distinctive sound characterized by atmospheric post-punk and ethereal melodies. Tragically, Craig Lorentson passed away on June 4th, 2010.

Similar artists to Lowlife include Sad Lovers & Giants, THE NAMES, Modern Eon, The Snake Corps, The Chameleons, For Against,
The Sound,and Also The Trees.The Essence,Little Nemo ,The Danse Society ,Red Lorry Yellow Lorry ,Section 25 ,
The Glove,Eyeless In Gaza ,The Wake,Xmal Deutschland,Pink Turns Blue,Sad Lovers And Giants &amp; The Essence,T

this is the second release in ltm's cd reissue programme by cult scottish dream-pop band lowlife, who released a string of acclaimed albums between 1985 and 1995. lowlife were formed in grangemouth 1985 when original cocteau twins bassist will heggie joined former dead neighbours members craig lorentsen, grant mcdowell and stuart everest. their atmospheric, moody soundscapes were often compared to joy division, new order, comsat angels and yes the cocteau twins. this reissue combines the six track mini album 'rain' (released in 1985) with all eight tracks from debut album proper 'permanent sleep' from 1986, as well as extra track from 'side to side' (original mix) from the 1986 ep 'vain delights'. it has been carefully digitally re-mastered from the original master tapes, and features 15 tracks (70 minutes of music). the booklet features liner notes by journalist and former manager brian guthrie, as well as photos and ephemera.

Permanent Sleep / Rain

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