This Mortal Coil: It'll End in Tears 12" (new)
The inspiration ofĀ Ivo Watts-Russell,Ā This Mortal CoilĀ emerged in the early-80s when the post-punk scene was splintering in exciting new ways and Ivo'sĀ then-fledgling record label 4AD was in the thick of it all.Ā This Mortal CoilĀ were not a band per se, never performing live, rather a collaboration of musicians, with both Ivo and co-producerĀ John FryerĀ the only constants while the cast rotated.
Experimentation was rife over three albums, they produced a heady mix of original works, musical links and reinterpretations of impeccably curated songs; helping to introduce a new audience to the talents of a previous generation, including Big Star, Tim Buckley, Roy Harper, Spirit, Gene Clark, Dino Valenti, Rain Parade, Emmylou Harris, Syd Barrett and Colin Newman. Intriguing, almost amorphous, the ethereal qualities ofĀ This Mortal Coilwere further enhanced by the stunning artwork that ran throughout the project ā with the mysterious figure of Pallas CitroĆ«n adorning each album cover, making her the project's de facto face.
Debut album,Ā It'll End In TearsĀ (1984) forged the template forĀ This Mortal Coil, whilst also helping to crystallize 4AD's emerging signature sound and shining a light on some of their stable with Cocteau Twins, Colourbox and Dead Can Dance all involved (the line-up was completed byĀ Howard DevotoĀ of Buzzcocks/Magazine fame and Cindytalk'sĀ Gordon Sharp). An important record of its time,Ā PitchforkĀ recently named it one of the best dream-pop albums ever, stating that it "catalyzed 4AD's ascendance from the stilted poetics of goth rock to the kings of gauzy transcendence."
Using remasters made from the original analogue studio tapes by the late, great John Dent at Loud Mastering, thisĀ 180g vinyl reissueĀ will come housed in a beautiful, hand finished and high-gloss gatefold sleeve with re-imagined artwork byĀ Ivo Watts-RussellĀ andĀ Vaughan Oliver, 4AD's long-time visual partner.
Features:
ā¢ Heavyweight 180g LP made with high-quality European vinyl
ā¢ First time on vinyl in the US
ā¢ Remastered from the original master tapes by band and 4AD founder Ivo Watts-Russell
ā¢ Graphics from the original assets by Ivo & 4AD with beautiful gatefold jacket and printed inner-sleeve
Ā
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This Mortal Coil: It'll End in Tears 12" (new)
This Mortal Coil: It'll End in Tears 12" (new)
The inspiration ofĀ Ivo Watts-Russell,Ā This Mortal CoilĀ emerged in the early-80s when the post-punk scene was splintering in exciting new ways and Ivo'sĀ then-fledgling record label 4AD was in the thick of it all.Ā This Mortal CoilĀ were not a band per se, never performing live, rather a collaboration of musicians, with both Ivo and co-producerĀ John FryerĀ the only constants while the cast rotated.
Experimentation was rife over three albums, they produced a heady mix of original works, musical links and reinterpretations of impeccably curated songs; helping to introduce a new audience to the talents of a previous generation, including Big Star, Tim Buckley, Roy Harper, Spirit, Gene Clark, Dino Valenti, Rain Parade, Emmylou Harris, Syd Barrett and Colin Newman. Intriguing, almost amorphous, the ethereal qualities ofĀ This Mortal Coilwere further enhanced by the stunning artwork that ran throughout the project ā with the mysterious figure of Pallas CitroĆ«n adorning each album cover, making her the project's de facto face.
Debut album,Ā It'll End In TearsĀ (1984) forged the template forĀ This Mortal Coil, whilst also helping to crystallize 4AD's emerging signature sound and shining a light on some of their stable with Cocteau Twins, Colourbox and Dead Can Dance all involved (the line-up was completed byĀ Howard DevotoĀ of Buzzcocks/Magazine fame and Cindytalk'sĀ Gordon Sharp). An important record of its time,Ā PitchforkĀ recently named it one of the best dream-pop albums ever, stating that it "catalyzed 4AD's ascendance from the stilted poetics of goth rock to the kings of gauzy transcendence."
Using remasters made from the original analogue studio tapes by the late, great John Dent at Loud Mastering, thisĀ 180g vinyl reissueĀ will come housed in a beautiful, hand finished and high-gloss gatefold sleeve with re-imagined artwork byĀ Ivo Watts-RussellĀ andĀ Vaughan Oliver, 4AD's long-time visual partner.
Features:
ā¢ Heavyweight 180g LP made with high-quality European vinyl
ā¢ First time on vinyl in the US
ā¢ Remastered from the original master tapes by band and 4AD founder Ivo Watts-Russell
ā¢ Graphics from the original assets by Ivo & 4AD with beautiful gatefold jacket and printed inner-sleeve
Ā
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The inspiration ofĀ Ivo Watts-Russell,Ā This Mortal CoilĀ emerged in the early-80s when the post-punk scene was splintering in exciting new ways and Ivo'sĀ then-fledgling record label 4AD was in the thick of it all.Ā This Mortal CoilĀ were not a band per se, never performing live, rather a collaboration of musicians, with both Ivo and co-producerĀ John FryerĀ the only constants while the cast rotated.
Experimentation was rife over three albums, they produced a heady mix of original works, musical links and reinterpretations of impeccably curated songs; helping to introduce a new audience to the talents of a previous generation, including Big Star, Tim Buckley, Roy Harper, Spirit, Gene Clark, Dino Valenti, Rain Parade, Emmylou Harris, Syd Barrett and Colin Newman. Intriguing, almost amorphous, the ethereal qualities ofĀ This Mortal Coilwere further enhanced by the stunning artwork that ran throughout the project ā with the mysterious figure of Pallas CitroĆ«n adorning each album cover, making her the project's de facto face.
Debut album,Ā It'll End In TearsĀ (1984) forged the template forĀ This Mortal Coil, whilst also helping to crystallize 4AD's emerging signature sound and shining a light on some of their stable with Cocteau Twins, Colourbox and Dead Can Dance all involved (the line-up was completed byĀ Howard DevotoĀ of Buzzcocks/Magazine fame and Cindytalk'sĀ Gordon Sharp). An important record of its time,Ā PitchforkĀ recently named it one of the best dream-pop albums ever, stating that it "catalyzed 4AD's ascendance from the stilted poetics of goth rock to the kings of gauzy transcendence."
Using remasters made from the original analogue studio tapes by the late, great John Dent at Loud Mastering, thisĀ 180g vinyl reissueĀ will come housed in a beautiful, hand finished and high-gloss gatefold sleeve with re-imagined artwork byĀ Ivo Watts-RussellĀ andĀ Vaughan Oliver, 4AD's long-time visual partner.
Features:
ā¢ Heavyweight 180g LP made with high-quality European vinyl
ā¢ First time on vinyl in the US
ā¢ Remastered from the original master tapes by band and 4AD founder Ivo Watts-Russell
ā¢ Graphics from the original assets by Ivo & 4AD with beautiful gatefold jacket and printed inner-sleeve
Ā
