Name: Sleeping Star
Brand: Epic Soundtracks

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CD-TRB-056

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-07-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5060446073469

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Total Cap

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

Artist

Epic Soundtracks

Genre US

Label US

Troubadour

Epic Soundtracks was a British musician known for his captivating sound and deep musical talent. Born on March 23, 1959 in the UK, he tragically passed away on November 5, 1997 in London, England. His artistic name pays homage to the influential label *Lust/Unlust* and album *In a Foreign Town* by *Swell Maps*. 

Throughout his career, Epic Soundtracks showcased his versatility as an artist and collaborated with notable performers such as his brother Nikki Sudden, Jacobites, These Immortal Souls, Alex Chilton, Jeremy Gluck, Television Personalities, Rowland S. Howard, The Monochrome Set, Simon Bonney, Crime & the City Solution, The Dream Syndicate, Robert Forster,
Robyn Hitchcock,Tom Verlaine,Swell Maps,
The Bats,
The Go-Betweens,
Colin Newman,
David Kilgour,and East River Pipe.

Epic Soundtracks left behind a remarkable legacy that continues to inspire musicians and fans alike. His unique blend of genres and heartfelt lyrics resonate with listeners around the world.

New Wave / Post Punk

While the late Epic Soundtracks had an interesting résumé of primitive quirk-rock with the Swell Maps, the Jacobites, and Crime and the City Solution, nobody ever expected him to turn into an engaging singer/songwriter with influences ranging from Alex Chilton to Jimmy Webb. On his second solo outing, Soundtracks plays piano, guitar, bass, and drums all by himself while accepting only the slightest musical embellishments from some friends. Although his fragile voice isn't beautiful, the man tackles soaring melodies with authority and charm. Songs like "Don't Go to School" and "Tired Eyes" are stripped-down piano-and-voice meditations that emerge both plaintive and compelling. This is a modest yet haunting effort by a talented musician who made himself over into an unusual pop craftsman.

Sleeping Star

Music US