“The Endless Coloured Ways” is a collection of songs by legendary singer/ songwriter, Nick Drake, performed and recorded by over 30 incredible artists from a range of different backgrounds, genres, age groups and audiences. From Fontaines D.C to Guy Garvey, and Aurora to Feist, each artist has offered their own incredible take on a timeless classic.
The album was originally announced in March along with the release of the lead single, Fontaines D.C.’s rendition of “‘Cello Song” from the 1969 album “Five Leaves Left”. Prior to the album, a series of limited edition 7″ singles were released featuring a selection of the album’s tracks. The series also included a never-before-released recording of Drake playing Bob Dylan’s “Tomorrow Is a Long Time”
AllMusic rated the album 3.5 out of 5 stars, with critic Fred Thomas writing that “it’s wonderful to hear yet another generation of artists doing interesting things inspired by Drake’s evergreen presence”. Bill Pearis of BrooklynVegan highlighted this album as one of the best of the week in indie music and highlighted several “lovely recordings” among the songs. In The Daily Telegraph, James Hall gave this release 5 out of 5 stars, stating that “new angles abound” in interpreting Drake’s songs and declaring this compilation “an essential manual on the art of songwriting”. Writing for Hot Press, John Walshe scored this album 9 out of 10, summing up that it is “respectful without being overawed of its subject, this is a wonderful collection”. In Under the Radar, Ian Rushbury scored this compilation a 7 out of 10, calling it “occasionally fascinating and occasionally frustrating” for its choice of performers and songs that he ultimately considers “a mixed bag”. Graham Reid of The New Zealand Herald included this in his favourite albums of 2023.
This RSD exclusive 7″ Singles Boxset includes eleven tracks across six 7″ singles from the original campaign and housed in a brand new exclusive and limited edition collector’s box, including an exclusive double- sided pull-out poster insert Record Store Day UK exclusive for 2024.
The box includes the two new Nick Drake recordings on 7”, originally included as a bonus with the LP.
The project was helmed by Chrysalis CEO Jeremy Lascelles and Nick Drake estate manager Cally Callomon.
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