The Reds, Pinks & Purples debut tour of the UK is now over. Thanks to all that came out. For those that couldn’t make it for whatever reason, we’re now making remaining copies of the tour only LP, “Still Clouds At Noon”, available to purchase via Bandcamp.
Recorded as part of the same daydreaming puzzle as “Unwishing Well”, “Still Clouds at Noon” brings out the slowcore/sadcore elements that drift through The Reds, Pinks & Purples’ melancholy catalogue. Donaldson names ’90s hometown San Francisco acts such as American Music Club and the more obscure Timco as pivotal to his guitar playing and development as a songwriter, both of which shine bright here. The slower tempo ballads on “Still Clouds…” often culminate in heavy fuzz drenched codas and showcase the more abstract poetic side of Donaldson’s lyricism.
There’s an inherent pop-sensibility always at work though, with ear-worm melodies appearing over intoxicating circular riffs. Formerly a Bandcamp only digital release, this black vinyl version is remastered and adds two unreleased tracks, one featuring Mark Monnone from Australian pop-legends The Lucksmiths on bass. Edition of only 500.
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