Name: Mountain Battles
Brand: The Breeders

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CAD2803

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-05-18

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0652637280319

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

Artist

The Breeders

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

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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

The Breeders are an American alternative rock band that was formed in 1988 by Kim Deal of the Pixies and Tanya Donelly of Throwing Muses. With their unique blend of indie rock and punk influences, The Breeders have become a prominent figure in the music industry. Their distinctive sound and powerful performances have earned them a dedicated fan base worldwide.
Since their formation, The Breeders have released several critically acclaimed albums, including "Last Splash" and "Pod." Their music is known for its raw energy, catchy melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics. With their innovative approach to songwriting and fearless experimentation, The Breeders continue to push boundaries and redefine the alternative rock genre.
With a rich discography spanning over three decades, The Breeders' influence on the music scene cannot be overstated. Their contributions to alternative rock have left an indelible mark on the industry, inspiring countless musicians along the way. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their music, exploring The Breeders' catalog is sure to be a captivating journey through the evolution of alternative rock.

The Steve Albini produced Mountain Battles is the result. It's an album which captures all the bittersweet electricity of classic Breeders records like Pod and Last Splash, and which breaks new ground at the same time; classic-sounding, yet as relevant and exciting as ever. By turns goofy, groovy, melancholy, strung-out, catchy, atmospheric, and at times, impossibly lovely, Mountain Battles underlines that Kim Deal is a songwriter and musician of rare intuition. Her songs move from offhand charm to emotional truth with casual grace, balancing scuffed-up noise against fraught silence; timeless structures against strange new shapes. and throughout is Kim's unique voice - languid, urgent, bruised, and beautiful.

Mountain Battles

Music GB