Name: The Comforts Of Madness (30th Anniversary Remaster)
Brand: Pale Saints

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4AD0159LPX

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Colour

Clear

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

With Demos and John Peel Session.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-01-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

191400015937

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Total Cap

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

4AD0159LP

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Black

191400015913

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

Artist

Pale Saints

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

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

Pale Saints were an alternative rock / shoegaze band from Leeds, UK. Formed in 1987 and disbanded in 1996, they left a lasting impact on the music scene with their unique sound.
Often compared to other influential bands like Chapterhouse, Lush, and Ride, Pale Saints carved out their own niche within the genre. Their dreamy melodies and ethereal vocals captivated audiences and earned them a dedicated following.
With a discography that includes albums such as "The Comforts of Madness" and "In Ribbons," Pale Saints showcased their talent for crafting atmospheric and introspective music. Their songs resonated with listeners who appreciated their poetic lyrics and intricate instrumentation.

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On the eve of a post-Thatcherite Britain, the Pale Saints, alongside the likes of Lush, Ride and Slowdive, were ushering in a new wave of British indie. And in 4AD, they found a perfect home for their music - an exciting &amp; undeniable meld of noise and dream-pop.

Their debut album, The Comforts of Madness, didn’t disappoint, now standing as one of the best of its era. Pitchfork placed it in their Best 50 Shoegaze Albums Of All Time saying, “There’s a restless urgency, particularly when the volume swells and the rhythms intensify. That energy not only keeps (it) vital, it emphasizes Pale Saints’ inventiveness, how they channelled softness and rage into something distinctive.”

Nearly 30 years on and The Comforts of Madness is finally getting the reissue treatment. Having been remastered, a faithful LP repress on black vinyl is being released as well as double CD and double clear vinyl editions, both of which come with a bonus disc of previously unreleased demos and the band’s only John Peel Session, recorded in 1989.