Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

RGIRL19LPRE


Colour

Black

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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

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5063176010117


Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Piano Magic

Genre GB

Post Rock

Label GB

Rocket Girl

Restored classics, rare finds, and sought-after releases. Whether you're a vinyl enthusiast or a tape collector, we have something for everyone.

Reissues

Rocket Girl is a UK music label that was founded by Vinita Joshi in 1997. With over two decades of experience, Rocket Girl has established itself as a prominent player in the music industry. The label prides itself on its diverse roster of talented artists and performers.

Since its inception, Rocket Girl has been dedicated to promoting innovative and boundary-pushing music across various genres. The label's commitment to artistic freedom and creativity has earned it a reputation for releasing groundbreaking albums that push the boundaries of conventional music.

With an impressive catalog of releases, Rocket Girl continues to discover and nurture emerging talent while also working with established artists who share their vision. From *indie rock* to *experimental electronic*, the label's eclectic range ensures there is something for every music lover.

Piano Magic is an influential music project that was formed in 1996 by Glen Johnson, Dick Rance, and Dominic Chennell. Initially inspired by studio-bound projects like This Mortal Coil, the group started as a loose collective with ever-changing line-ups. In its early years, Piano Magic's home recordings featured contributions from friends and acquaintances. However, by 1999, they had transformed into a fully-fledged international touring group.

Throughout their career, Piano Magic's sound evolved from lo-fi electronic experimentation to post-rock and electropop before settling into lush melancholy chamber pop. With numerous albums and singles under their belt, they gained recognition for their unique musical style.

In January 2017, Piano Magic announced that 'Closure' would be their final album. They bid farewell to their fans with a memorable last UK concert on December 3rd, 2016 at The Lexington in London – exactly 20 years after their first-ever performance.

Baroque post-rock
classic’s first time on
vinyl since its original
release in 2000.
Originally released on Rocket Girl in 2000, Piano Magic’s third album proper heralded
a seismic and surprising shift away from its more electronic predecessors, Popular
Mechanics and Low Birth Weight. Artists’ Rifles is Piano Magic’s first band-band
album and marks their debut, actual recording studio appearance. Improvised on the
spot and produced / recorded over just five days by John A. Rivers (Dead Can Dance,
Felt), at his Woodbine St Studios in Leamington Spa, stylistically, the record could
feasibly be described as the first (only?) baroque post-rock record, utilising as it does,
consciously or otherwise, influences as broad as Bach and Codeine.

Artists’ Rifles

Music GB

Discover Artists’ Rifles by Piano Magic. Baroque post-rock classic on vinyl for the first time since its original release in 2000. Label: Rocket Girl.