Name: The Legendary Lost Album
Brand: The Exits

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

OPT4053

Colour

Gold

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

With Printed Inner.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5065010051188


Total Cap

Gold LP

Artist

The Exits

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Optic Nerve

<p>Based in Preston in the North West of England, Optic Nerve Recordings is a reissue label specializing in releases from the 80's and 90's. With a passion for preserving and sharing music from these iconic decades, Optic Nerve brings back to life rare and forgotten gems for music enthusiasts to enjoy once again. From indie rock to new wave, their carefully curated collection showcases the diverse sounds that defined an era. Discover timeless classics and hidden treasures as you explore the extensive catalog of Optic Nerve Recordings.</p>

In these songs you’ll find the DNA of The Direct Hits. Although very Elvis Costello like in both style and vocal delivery, these early recordings, dating from 1979 show a remarkable pop sensibility that had come on leaps and bounds since the release of the band’s first single, the now highly sought after ‘Fashion Plague’ b/w ‘Cheam’ released a year prior to these being recorded. Songs like ‘We broke up today’ have all the hallmarks of classic merseybeat, while out and out power pop like ‘Holiday Shots’ and ‘Fool to fall in love’ encapsulate perfectly the sheer exuberance of the genre. More than a few steps ahead of several of their contemporaries, the band’s built in tunesmiths Buckmaster and Swan were writing catchy songs that carried a powerful punch performed with the energy and excitement of the period. The Exits left behind a wonderful set of recordings that are worthy of a comprehensive vinyl retrospective release, These recordings first saw the light of day on a CD only release back in 2007 when Cherry Red released the CD <i>The Legendary Lost Exits album</i> through it’s Rev-Ola offshoot. Reportedly the band members were disappointed with the overall mix on the finished release for being a little Lo-Fi . There are no such issues with this specially remastered version for vinyl. The tracks sound fresh, punchy and full of annoyingly great hooks! We are delighted to bring you yet another great addition to our catalogue of long since undisturbed sleeping giants, the Exits, and their Legendary Lost album!

The Legendary Lost Album

Music GB