Name: Ciao! - Best Of
Brand: Lush

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Bonus disc: No

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cad2k22

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-12-04

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PIAS

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Standard:20

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0652637002201

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

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Lush

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Indie Pop / Shoegaze

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The influential 4AD label was started in 1980 by music enthusiasts Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent with financial help from Beggars Banquet, whose record store chain the pair worked for. Originally called Axis, they released an initial series of four 7" singles before finding out that the name Axis was already being used by another label. They quickly came up with a new name, 4AD, inspired by typography on a flyer announcing their releases. Under Ivo Watts-Russell's guidance, drawing influence from other UK indie labels such as Beggars Banquet, Postcard Records and Factory, 4AD quickly established a unique identity thanks to both the cover designs of Vaughan Oliver/v23 and the label's unique numbering system.

In 1992, 4AD entered a highly publicized Stateside distribution deal with Warner Bros. Records, opening offices in New York headed up by Robin Hurley. The label was largely run from California for most of the decade after Ivo Watts-Russell moved to Los Angeles in the mid-90s. In November 1999 it was announced that Martin Mills had taken over as chairman and relocated its HQ to London.

Decoding their unique numbering system reveals various formats like mail-order only releases (4AD), LPs (CAD), MP3 downloads (EAD), posters (FAD), videos (VAD) and more. The numeric portion of their catalog numbers

Lush is a shoegaze band from London, UK. Formed in 1987, the band was led by guitarists Miki Berenyi and Emma Anderson. Tragically, drummer Chris Acland's untimely death in October 1996 marked the end of Lush.
However, in September of 2015, Lush made a triumphant return to the music scene with the addition of former Elastica drummer Justin Welch. Their reformation brought back their unique sound and captivating performances that fans had been longing for.
With their dreamy melodies and ethereal vocals, Lush continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Explore their collection on our music e-commerce website and immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of shoegaze.

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Double Red Vinyl LP - The record's artwork has been reformatted to now become a gatefold LP and includes the original sleeve notes as written by Dominic Wills. First time on vinyl for this classic compilation from Lush. 18 tracks which demonstrate with considerable panache just what was great about Lush. 'Ciao!' takes on the band's legacy in reverse order, showcasing the later pop punches like 'Single Girl', 'Ladykillers' and '500 (Shake Baby Shake) all taken from their amazing swan song 'Lovelife', before going onto explore the weighty themes and dense guitar textures of 'Split', working back to the Robin Guthrie produced 'Spooky' to the early woozy harmonies of their 1989 mini-album 'Scar'.

Ciao! - Best Of

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