Mojave 3 – Spoon and Rafter (2026 Remaster)

Mojave 3 – Spoon and Rafter (2026 Remaster) returns to vinyl as part of 4AD's long-awaited Mojave 3 reissue series, newly remastered at Abbey Road. Originally released in 2003, the album marked another creative shift for the band, expanding their alt-country and singer-songwriter roots into a more colourful, textured and adventurous sound.

While the record still carries the wistful intimacy that defines Mojave 3, Spoon and Rafter broadens the palette with electronics, glockenspiel, melodica, layered arrangements and Beatlesque production touches. Tracks such as "Bluebird of Happiness", "Starlite #1", "Bill Oddity" and "Writing to St Peter" reveal a band willing to stretch out, experiment and reshape its identity without losing the emotional directness at the heart of Neil Halstead's songwriting.

Recorded during a period when the group had the time and space to explore new instruments and studio ideas, the album has become a favourite among fans who appreciate Mojave 3 at their most expansive. It moves between gentle folk-rock, dream pop, orchestral indie and psychedelic-leaning textures, creating a warm and cinematic listen that rewards repeated plays.

A key title for collectors of 4AD, Slowdive-related projects and beautifully crafted alternative music, this 2026 remastered LP edition brings Spoon and Rafter back into print for a new generation of listeners.