Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DOC326LP

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r26663021]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-07

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0656605162614

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Wednesday

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Dead Oceans

Wednesday is a talented and versatile artist who has made a name for themselves in the music industry. With a unique blend of genres including pop, rock, and electronic, Wednesday's music captivates listeners with its catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
Having started their musical journey at a young age, Wednesday honed their skills as a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Their passion for creating meaningful music shines through in every song they produce.
With several successful albums under their belt, Wednesday has gained a dedicated fan base worldwide. Their powerful vocals and captivating stage presence make for unforgettable live performances that leave audiences wanting more.

Dead Oceans is a US label based in Bloomington, Indiana. Established in 2007 by Ben Swanson, Chris Swanson, Darius Van Arman, and Phil Waldorf, it is closely affiliated with Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar. This label has become the home for renowned artists such as Mitski, Kevin Morby, Phoebe Bridgers, Khruangbin, and Slowdive.
With its roots deeply intertwined with other successful labels like Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar, Dead Oceans has established itself as a prominent force in the music industry since its inception in 2007. Founded by Ben Swanson, Chris Swanson, Darius Van Arman, and Phil Waldorf alongside Austin-based collaborator Phil Waldorf; this label continues to nurture exceptional talent.
The roster of Dead Oceans boasts an impressive lineup of diverse musicians who have gained recognition worldwide. Artists such as Mitski with her emotionally charged songs, Kevin Morby's introspective melodies, Phoebe Bridgers' hauntingly beautiful tunes, the mesmerizing sounds of Khruangbin and the ethereal shoegaze revivalists Slowdive all call Dead Oceans their current musical home.

I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone is Wednesday’s second full-
length album and first as a full band. The Asheville, NC quintet (guitarist/
vocalist Karly Hartzman, lead guitarist Daniel Gorham, pedal steel
guitarist Xandy Chelmis, bassist Margo Schultz and drummer Alan Miller)
maximizes the dark dissonance of a three guitar attack to highlight the
emotionality of Hartzman’s bell-clear vocals and wisps of half-recalled
memories and literary references that make up her lyrics. I Was Trying
to Describe You to Someone’s eight songs meld elements of shoegaze,
grunge, indie pop &amp; southern American culture into a uniquely personal
style of modern rock music that resonates with power and tenderness.

The ever-darkening and deepening of Wednesdays’ sound on I Was
Trying to Describe You to Someone owes a debt of influence to The
Swirlies, Arthur Russell, Red House Painters, Tenniscoats, Ana Roxanne,
Acetone, and their continued collaboration with MJ Lenderman (who
lends backing vocals to the songs “Billboard” &amp;and“November”). I Was
Trying to Describe You to Someone was recorded at Hartzman’s home
with engineering assistance from her roommate Colin Miller. The depth and clarity of the recordings balance the distorted volume of Wednesday’s
live performances with the intimacy of Hartzman’s voice. Her words
hold the center of the chaos, unobscured by the power of the band.

Hartzman describes her lyrics as “attempts to access old personal
memories &amp; do them justice through prose, with inspiration from the
writings of Richard Brautigan, Flannery O’Connor, David Berman and Tom
Robbins, and movies like Steel Magnolias.”


I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone

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