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Catherine Wheel - Happy Days

Regular price $44.00 Save $-44.00
Catalogue Number UMCLP045
Format 2LP
Release Date 18/08/2023

Product Description

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They were of a size and scale to be supported by the upcoming Radiohead. Melody Maker said that Radiohead were like Catherine Wheel as they "function along a similar catharsis/contrivance axis, ladling existential angst into skilfully imposing song structures." 1995's Happy Days found the group travelling further into a hybrid of heavy metal and improvisation – certainly with the addition of Mark Feltham (from Nine
Below Zero) on harmonica, who had added his distinctive sound to the later Talk Talk albums, the group create a mesmerising sound on the more ambient tracks, offering a clear pathway to later groups such as Mogwai. There is still room for some anthemic shoegaze, however, on tracks such as Shocking and Judy Staring Up At The Sun, which features guest vocals from Tanya Donelly. This re-issue replicates the original 1994 Fontana UK 2LP release with gatefold sleeve and bonus track "Glitter" and is pressed onto high quality 180g black vinyl. ... Tracks: God Inside My Head / Waydown / Little Muscle / Heal / Empty Head / Receive / My Exhibition / Eat My Dust You Insensitive Fuck / Shocking / Love Tips Up / Judy Staring At The Sun / Hole / Fizzy Love / Glitter / Kill My Soul
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