Name: High
Brand: The Blue Nile

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Bonus disc: No

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BLUECD004

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Double CD in Digipack. Bonus CD features Four Unreleased Tracks and Two Extended Remixes.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-06-05

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Signed copies: No

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Proper

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Standard:20

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5052442017769

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

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The Blue Nile

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New Wave / Post Punk

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Confetti Records

Confetti Records is a UK Garage label that was established in 1995. The label is run by Richard Pascal, also known as John Doe (35), and Maria Joachim. With over two decades of experience, Confetti Records has become a prominent name in the music industry. Known for their unique sound and innovative approach to UK Garage, the label has released numerous successful tracks and albums. Their commitment to quality and passion for music shines through in every release, making them a favorite among fans and artists alike.

Since its inception, Confetti Records has been dedicated to promoting talented artists within the UK Garage genre. They have worked with some of the most influential names in the industry, including *John Doe* (35) himself. The label's roster features a diverse range of artists who bring their own distinct style to each track they produce.

With an extensive catalog of releases spanning over two decades, Confetti Records continues to push boundaries and set trends within the UK Garage scene. Their dedication to showcasing cutting-edge talent ensures that listeners are always treated to fresh sounds and exciting new discoveries. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just discovering UK Garage for the first time, Confetti Records is sure to have something that will captivate your musical senses.

The Scottish band The Blue Nile has gained a reputation for their enigmatic nature and infrequent releases, but they have also received critical acclaim for their music. Formed by Paul Buchanan, Robert Bell, and Paul Joseph Moore, the group's sound is enhanced by the consistent contributions of engineer Callum Malcolm and drummer Nigel Thomas. Their debut album, A Walk Across the Rooftops, was released in 1984 after signing with Linn Products.

Named after Alan Moorehead's book series on the Nile River, The Blue Nile began their journey by independently releasing their single "I Love This Life." Despite facing challenges when their distributor closed down, they found success when signed by Linn Products. With a unique blend of vocals, songwriting, guitar work, basslines, and keyboard melodies; The Blue Nile continues to captivate listeners with their distinctive sound.

Explore The Blue Nile's discography to experience the allure of this Scottish band that has managed to balance mystique with critical recognition throughout their career.

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To complete their reissue programme The Blue Nile again worked alongside long term producer / engineer partner Calum Malcolm. High is the fourth studio album by The Blue Nile, originally released on 30 August 2004 on Sanctuary Records. Paul Buchanan still sings his songs of faded love affairs, broken dreams and squandered ambitions with almost painful emotional candor, while the musical backings are as lush and flowing as ever. In the manner of Talk Talk's Mark Hollis or Jackie Leven, Paul Buchanan's distressed utterances exude a downcast but romantic spirituality, mining a rich blue seam of fatigued detachment from the diaphragm upwards while somewhere in the background pianos, electronic drums and subtle acoustic guitars pulse inconspicuously and yet with all the assurances of a heart steadily beating inside the chest. Eavesdropping on restaurant conversations, gazing at passing cars, looking at "the morning people going to work and fading away" is the stuff of cold, terminal exclusion but High is beautifully warm, offering the uncluttered quiescent orderliness of sonic Feng Shui for the soul.

High

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