Name: Trans Canada Highway
Brand: Boards Of Canada

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2013-04-09

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PIAS

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Boards Of Canada

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Electronic

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Warp

Boards Of Canada is an electronic duo hailing from Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Consisting of Michael Sandison and Marcus Eoin, they have made a name for themselves in the music industry with their unique sound. Inspired by the documentary films of the National Film Board Of Canada, their name pays homage to this influential source. With their captivating melodies and innovative approach to electronic music, Boards Of Canada has gained a dedicated following worldwide.

Formed in [year], Michael Sandison and Marcus Eoin have been creating mesmerizing music together for over [number] years. Their distinctive style blends elements of ambient, downtempo, and IDM genres, resulting in a truly immersive sonic experience.

Boards Of Canada's discography includes critically acclaimed albums such as [album names]. Each release showcases their ability to create atmospheric compositions that transport listeners to ethereal landscapes. With tracks like [popular songs], they have solidified their status as pioneers in the electronic music scene.

Warp is a British electronic label founded by Steve Beckett, Rob Mitchell (RIP 2001), and Robert Gordon. It is one of the world's most respected and influential electronic/experimental dance labels. Originally based in Sheffield, UK, Warp later moved to London. They are known for their pioneering digital music sales site Bleep.com, which offered high-quality MP3s for sale along with exclusive tracks and rarities. Warp has several related labels including Warp Records Limited, Warp Music Publishing, Lex Records, Arcola, LuckyMe, and Night Slugs. The label's history is documented in the book "Warp" by Rob Young.

In terms of releases, there are some gaps and unreleased albums/singles within the cat#s. For example, WARP 13/WARP 99/WARP 113 have no releases; WARP 93 is an unreleased album by Priest; WARP 109 is an unreleased album by Squarepusher; WARP 118 is an unreleased album by Chris Morris. There are also some interesting facts about certain singles such as WAP 13 being supposedly unreleased but some copies of WARP LP 1 were pressed with this cat#. Additionally, WAP 85 was intended for Jimi Tenor's "[m=43418]" but ended up being released by Rough Trade Germany without a Warp cat#. 

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Using the sun-kissed 'Dayvan Cowboy' as its starting point, Boards of Canada's 'Trans Canada Highway' EP follows on from 'Campfire Headphase' album. At just under 30 minutes, its a 6 track hallucinogenic road trip of isolation and exploration. Neatly, the EP ends up almost where it started, with a moody, twilight distillation of 'Dayvan Cowboy' courtesy of Clouddead's Odd Nosdam. 140 gram Pressed from original metalwork. Includes Trans Canada sticker.

Trans Canada Highway

Music GB

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