We’re absolutely delighted to announce that we have a very limited Dinked Archive Edition incoming to celebrate the iconic Cranes. The first in a series of archival releases, the band’s “John Peel Sessions” are collected together for the first time and it’s been a joy to work with the band on a lush package to celebrate. Kicking off this new “John Peel Sessions 1989 – 1990”, the first in a series of archival releases from the most wonderful Cranes. The sonics they create are pretty thrilling, big reverbs and such space. The reissue is on their own Dadaphonic label and features original artwork by fêted 4AD & v23 sleeve designer Chris Bigg.
Formed in mid-1980’s Portsmouth by the brother and sister duo of Jim Shaw (drummer, keyboardist, guitarist, programmer) and Alison Shaw (vocalist, guitarist, bassist), Cranes first appeared in 1986 with “Fuse”, a self-released and now highly sought-after cassette of demos. Their debut album “Self-Non-Self” followed in 1989, catching the attention of legendary DJ John Peel, who invited them to record two sessions for his show in 1989 and 1990, the second seeing Mark Francombe (guitarist, keyboardist, bassist) and Matt Cope (guitarist) join ranks to form the line-up who would go on to record multiple albums for Dedicated including the much-loved album, “Forever”, which enjoys it’s 30th anniversary this year.
The Fat Angel Sings 