Name: 35 - The Collection 1985-2015
Brand: The Essence

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CRCDBOX47

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

5013929104709

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Total Cap

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

Artist

The Essence

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Cherry Red

Cherry Red is a British label that was founded by Iain McNay in 1978. Also known as Cherry Red Records, this label has become associated with the company Music and Media Group. With the label code LC 6730, Cherry Red has made a name for itself in the music industry. It is important to note that this label should not be confused with the US label of the same name.

The Essence is a Dutch band that formed in 1984 in Rotterdam. After gaining popularity through live shows in their native Holland, they signed with Midnight Music and released their debut single "Endless Lakes" and album "Purity" in 1985.

Following a period of transition, the band released their album "[r=377157]" in 1991. However, it wasn't until the release of "Glow" in 1995 that they regained momentum. Throughout the years, Hans Diener has remained as the only founding member still actively involved with The Essence.

With an impressive discography spanning several decades, The Essence continues to captivate audiences with their unique sound and musical evolution.

Formed in 1984 and hailing from Rotterdam, The Netherlands, The Essence signed to UK label Midnight Music in 1985 a year after touring their homeland, and soon after released their debut 12” Endless Lakes and their first full-length LP, Purity. After the favourable reception of their inaugural releases, especially within Europe, this paved the way for a successful 35-year career for the band, covered here in this 5 CD box set. Contains the albums Purity (1985), A Monument of Trust (1987), Ecstasy (1988), Nothing Lasts Forever (1991) and Afterglow (2015), plus all of their singles and the best of their B-sides and alternative versions – all chosen and curated by the band themselves. Widely known for their audible similarities to the Cure – Hans Diener is Robert Smith’s vocal twin, and their numbers such as A Mirage and The Cat replicate the Cure’s brooding guitar sound perfectly. However, although The Essence didn’t become as well known within the States as the Cure, their albums such as Ecstasy and A Monument of Trust ensured the band became cult favourites, particularly amongst the goth rock crowd. Contains full sleeve notes focussing on the career of The Essence by singer and band- leader Hans Diener. Comes in a specially packaged clam-shell boxing, containing beautifully designed disc wallets replicating the original album artworks. All material contained within has been fully remastered especially for this release.

35 - The Collection 1985-2015

Music GB