Name: Slow Summits
Brand: The Pastels

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

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wiglp185

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Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Heavyweight Vinyl. 

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2013-05-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0887828018512

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Total Cap

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

wigcd185

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0887828018529

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

Artist

The Pastels

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Domino

Domino is an independent label founded in Putney, South West London by *a694357* and his partner Jacqui Rice in 1993. The label initially focused on American acts such as *Sebadoh*, *Pavement* or *Royal Trux* before signing British acts in the late '90s.

The label operates a US division, located in Brooklyn, which output was initially identified by its own catalogue number schemes, DOMUS then DNO (used until 2013), when the releases handled by the UK headquarters are identified by WIG (albums) and RUG (singles and EPs) catalogue numbers.

The company operating the label, *Warp Records*, diversified, establishing a publishing arm and a series of labels (*Double Six Recordings*, *Weird World Record Co.*, *Rephlex*, ...).

The Pastels are a Scottish independent music group formed in Glasgow in 1981. They have been influential in the indie pop and twee pop genres, with their jangly guitars and melodic tunes capturing the hearts of fans worldwide.
With a sound that is often described as charming and whimsical, The Pastels have carved out their own unique niche in the music industry. Their songs are filled with dreamy lyrics and catchy hooks that transport listeners to a world of nostalgia and innocence.
Influenced by bands such as *Black Tambourine*, *The Field Mice*, and *Orange Juice*, The Pastels have created a distinct sound that sets them apart from their peers. Their music is characterized by its lo-fi production, delicate harmonies, and heartfelt songwriting.

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'Slow Summits' is the culmination of all the music they've been engaged in since their 1997 set, Illumination. Not quite as shadowy a presence as sometimes suggested, their music has continued to grow by way of other activities; a well regarded film soundtrack (The Last Great Wilderness, Geographic, 2003), some theatre pieces (for 12 Stars) and a collaboration with Japan's Tenniscoats (Two Sunsets, Geographic, 2009). Slow Summits gathers on all these works but moves off in newer and older ways too with its flowing montage of autumn instrumentals, pop songs, slow motion build ups and suddenly optimistic melody lines. Recorded in Glasgow by John McEntire and Bal Cooke, and mixed in Chicago by McEntire, Slow Summits features the core Pastels lineup of Stephen McRobbie, Katrina Mitchell, Tom Crossley, Gerard Love, Alison Mitchell and John Hogarty. Guests include original member Annabel Wright (Aggi) and Norman Blake. Two-thirds of To Rococo Rot (Stefan Schneider and Ronald Lippok) contribute and Tenniscoats too. Kicking Leaves features a memorable string arrangement from Craig Armstrong, the Glasgow-based composer. It features a two drum sets approach to music, a love of elongated jams and the turnaround.

Slow Summits

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