Name: Tales From Terra Firma
Brand: Stornoway

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CAD3304LP

Colour

Black

Colour details

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Recycled Vinyl Housed in FSC-Sourced Card Sleeve.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-01-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0652637330403

Total Cap

Black LP

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

Artist

Stornoway

Genre GB

Folk

Label GB

Stornoway is a British alternative indie folk band hailing from Oxford. They were active from 2006 until 2017, and have recently made a comeback in 2022. With their unique blend of genres, Stornoway has captivated audiences with their heartfelt lyrics and melodic tunes. Their music resonates with listeners, evoking emotions and creating a sense of nostalgia. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their sound, Stornoway's music is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Throughout their career, Stornoway has gained recognition for their distinctive style and soulful performances. Their music showcases the band's exceptional talent and creativity, combining elements of indie rock, folk, and alternative sounds. From intimate acoustic ballads to energetic anthems, Stornoway's discography offers something for every listener.
Although they took a break from the music scene for several years, Stornoway returned with renewed passion and dedication in 2022. Fans eagerly awaited their comeback, excited to experience the magic that only Stornoway can deliver. With new releases on the horizon and an unwavering fan base supporting them every step of the way, there's no doubt that Stornoway will continue to make waves in the music industry.

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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

Stornoway returned with an album that oozes melody, ideas and grandeur. Stornoway's second album, Tales from Terra Firma, is an album of stories - birth, death, marriage, coming of age: the big stuff. The songs were mostly written in a camper van in land-locked Oxford but on listening, the yearning for adventure and the freedom of the coast and wild places is palpable. The majority of the tracks are simple, melodic pop songs that are warm and inviting and quintessentially Stornoway.&nbsp;

For its sleeve, the band worked with the artist Kirini Kopcke who used fragments of lyrics as her start point to create a picture for each ‘tale’ on the album, presenting a strip cartoon-like depiction of the adventures in the life of the main protagonist.

Tales From Terra Firma

Music GB

Discover Tales From Terra Firma by Stornoway. Melodic pop songs on vinyl and CD formats. Label: 4AD. A captivating album of stories with a strip cartoon-like depiction of adventures.