Name: They Were Wrong, So We Drowned
Brand: Liars

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

XSTUMM225

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Colour

Brown

Colour details

Recycled Vinyl.

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Housed in Gatefold Sleeve

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5400863066338

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / brown

cdstumm225

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Download code: No

2004-02-20

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

Artist

Liars

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Mute

Liars is an American noise rock/post punk band that was founded in 2000 in Brooklyn, New York. With their unique blend of experimental sounds and raw energy, they have established themselves as one of the most influential bands in the alternative music scene. Known for their innovative approach to songwriting and captivating live performances, Liars continue to push boundaries and challenge conventions. Their discography includes critically acclaimed albums such as [insert album names]. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their music, Liars is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Please note, some Mute issues also carry an EMI logo. This is not a label and EMI should not be added as a label, it instead indicates that Mute was part of the EMI Group.

Founded in 1978 by [a=Daniel Miller], Mute (also known as [l36339]) releases various forms of music, with an emphasis on electronic and experimental pop. In May 2002 the label was acquired by the [l=EMI Group]. In 2010 Miller did an agreement with EMI to handle Mute as an independent label again, licensing the trademark from EMI via his company [l=Mute Artists Ltd.], but EMI kept the rights over Mute's back catalogue. After the EMI Group was dissolved, in 2012 [l206061] acquired [l636]'s back catalogue.

Branch offices exist in Germany ([l168349]) and in North America ([l36296]). 

Mute has spawned many regional and special-interest sublabels, some of which are still active. One offshoot, [l=Parallel Series], even became independent of [l636] Mute also operates Mute Bank Mail Order, which sells the label's merchandise directly to consumers. Mute Bank published two issues of [i]Mute Statement[/i], a softcover book that details the entire discography of the label and includes band profiles and photos of release artwork.

Another label strongly associated with Mute is [l=Toast Hawaii], run by [a=Depeche Mode]'s [a=Andrew Fletcher].

Label code: [b]LC 05834[/b] / [b]LC 5834[/b]

‘[b]P[/b]’, included to the catalog numbers,
generally stand for promo copies.
‘[b]L[/b]’, included to the catalog numbers,
generally stand for limited editions.

Originally released in 2004, Liars’ second album scrutinises pagen worship rituals in punkflore fashion with its title alluding to the horrors and injustices of witch-hunts conducted throughout history. Each song is a page from a story that frontman Angus Andrews crafted from his in-depth look into fairy tales and folklore, illustrating a conflict between witches and a scared Christians village. They Were Wrong, So We Drowned was a creative transition and saw the band severing their ties with a scene they inaugurated on their debut album, and had decidedly, outgrown by the second.

It is full of twisted abrasive brutal funk with a heavy dose of screams, feedback and clatter. Think Public Image, the Butthole Surfers or Sonic Youth.

They Were Wrong, So We Drowned

Music GB

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