{"product_id":"swell-41-30th-anniversary-reissue","title":"SWELL - 41 (30th Anniversary Reissue)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLP - Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Opaque Orange Vinyl Reissue housed in a Gatefold Sleeve with booklet 12 pages + download code.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the release of \u003cem\u003e41\u003c\/em\u003e in March 1994, \u003cstrong\u003eSwell\u003c\/strong\u003e capped off a trilogy that began, somewhat unintentionally, with their self-titled debut \u003cem\u003eSwell\u003c\/em\u003e in 1990 and was followed by \u003cem\u003eWell\u003c\/em\u003e in 1992. All three albums share a birthplace in San Francisco, specifically at 41 Turk Street in the Tenderloin District - a neighborhood known more for its struggles with substance abuse and nightlife excesses than for any sort of tranquility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis album sees the band further refining a sound they've been crafting since their inception: vocals tinged with disillusionment, a mix of acoustic and electric guitar, a bass that feels both sparse and distant, and drums that serve as a relentless backbone. And then there's the homemade tinkering: microphones placed at a distance, analog multi-tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe band members themselves describe their music as being painted in shades of gray, blue, and brown, capturing an atmosphere that's at once dark, mysterious, and utterly captivating. There's a stark beauty and a sense of anticipation that permeates their work, like the calm before a storm. Listening to the album, you're treated to the intimate sounds of a creaking staircase, a ringing telephone in the distance, or the turn of a wheel. These auditory snapshots are meticulously preserved, bringing to life a recording process that not only captures the essence of the city but also taps into a deeper, often overlooked slice of American life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe music is both moody and exquisitely beautiful, with layered songwriting and vocals that are hauntingly persistent. Even three decades later, the album's allure hasn't faded in the slightest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Freel\u003c\/strong\u003e (guitar, vocals), \u003cstrong\u003eMonte Vallier\u003c\/strong\u003e (bass), \u003cstrong\u003eSean Kirkpatrick\u003c\/strong\u003e (drums).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis reissue is dedicated to the memory of David Freel, who passed away prematurely on April 12, 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talitres","offers":[{"title":"LP - Opaque Orange Vinyl","offer_id":48384857407833,"sku":"SDZ-33985","price":26.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/Swell_-_41_-_30th_Anniversary_Edition_-_LP_Opaque_Orange_Vinyl_-_2024_Reissue.jpg?v=1716458260","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/swell-41-30th-anniversary-reissue","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}