Name: The Great Destroyer
Brand: Low

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

RTRADLP206

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Colour

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r931166]

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Now Available once again on Double Vinyl.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-10-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5050159820610

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Total Cap

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

RTRADCD206

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2013-10-26

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

Artist

 Low

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Rough Trade

Low is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 by Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker. Known for their slow, minimalist sound and haunting harmonies, Low has been a pioneering force in the genre of slowcore. With over two decades of music-making under their belt, the band has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and garnered a dedicated fan base worldwide.

Throughout their career, Low's music has been characterized by its introspective lyrics and ethereal melodies. Their unique blend of folk, rock, and experimental elements creates a captivating sonic landscape that draws listeners in with its raw emotion and atmospheric beauty.

Over the years, Low has consistently pushed boundaries and challenged conventions within the indie rock scene. Their ability to create deeply affecting songs that resonate with audiences on a profound level sets them apart as true artists. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, Low's performances are marked by an undeniable authenticity that leaves a lasting impact on all who experience their music.

Rough Trade is a multinational label that was started by Geoff Travis in 1976 as a London record-shop. It quickly grew into an independent label and distributor, collaborating with notable labels such as 4AD, Factory Records, and One Little Indian. The label's catalogue numbering system for singles/EPs included prefixes like RT### and RTT###CD for different formats. Albums were numbered sequentially as ROUGH### with extensions for different formats.In the early 1990s, Rough Trade faced financial difficulties after expanding into the US market. The US branch was shut down and the German branch ended up in the Zomba Music Group. One Little Indian provided financing and took over the label in the UK, retaining ownership of key releases like A.R. Kane albums. Geoff Travis eventually regained control of Rough Trade around 1999–2000 and re-launched it alongside Tugboat Records.

The band's seventh full-length album, The Great Destroyer is fascinating in that it blends the band's austere melodies (On the Edge Of, Silver Rider) with an aggressive guitar onslaught (Monkey, Everybody's Song) and even melds Low's varied styles together into a single song (When I Go Deaf). Co-produced by Low and David Fridmann (Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev), The Great Destroyer is a welcome surprise and, in the end, a rock n' roll revelation.

2LP- Now Available once again on Double Vinyl.

The Great Destroyer

Music GB

Buy Low - The Great Destroyer (Vinyl, CD) now from Rough Trade - independent purveyors of great music, since 1976.