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SUEDE – ” Life Is Golden “

Posted: August 25, 2018 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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‘Life Is Golden’ is the first official single from Suede’s upcoming ‘The Blue Hour’ album, But it’s actually the third song released from the record following the orchestral, Morricone-influenced ‘The Invisibles’ and the rockier ‘Don’t Be Afraid If Nobody Loves You’. 
‘Life Is Golden’ is typically epic and widescreen of recent Suede records, underpinned by a fantastic, melodic chorus. The lyrics are poignant and uplifting, telling a child that a part of their parent will always be with them. your one hope is things will be better for your children than you experienced them, and this song perfectly encapsulates that, making it all the impactful to me. 

The refrain of “You’re never alone” is a lovely nod to Bowie’s ‘Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide’, and the video filmed in Pripyat, Ukraine, a town that was quickly abandoned in 1986 after the Chernobyl disaster, works seamlessly with the track. ‘Life Is Golden’ not only makes it a hat-trick of excellent releases from the album, it might just be their best song since the band got back together in 2010, which bodes well for the upcoming ‘The Blue Hour’ album.

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Suede are:
Brett Anderson,
Neil Codling,
Simon Gilbert,
Richard Oakes,
Mat Osman,

Suede’s new album ‘The Blue Hour’ is out on September 21st.

SUEDE – ” The Blue Hour “

Posted: May 1, 2018 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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Suede will release a new album, The Blue Hour, in September. In a mysterious statement about the album, the British alt-rock band noted that the title references “the time of day when the light is fading and night is closing in.” They also teased the record as “progressive” and “expansive,” adding, “The songs hint at a narrative but never quite reveal it and never quite explain. But as with any Suede album, it’s always about the songwriting. The band, the passion and the noise: ‘The Blue Hour.'”

Their eighth studio album has been produced and mixed by Alan Moulder and is described as “the final part of a triptych of albums recorded by the band since they reformed and released 2013’s Bloodsports“. It will feature a choir, ‘spoken word’ and string arrangements by Craig Armstrong and Neil Codling.

Format-wise, there will be a CD edition (no deluxe), a double vinyl set and a box set. The contents of the latter will be “announced in full at a later date”, so basically they are still working it out. If I were to hazard a guess… I’d expect double vinyl and CD within some kind of book, perhaps with a bonus CD or vinyl offering exclusive audio and maybe some other ‘bits’ (postcards, poster) thrown in.

The Blue Hour will be released on 21st September 2018.

In addition to the options below, HMV have an exclusive BLUE vinyl and the box set listed for £49.99

 

 

SUEDE – ” Suede ” 25th Anniversary Silver Edition

Posted: February 16, 2018 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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A 4CD/1DVD deluxe edition of Suede’s 1993 debut release featuring the original album, period b-sides, a CD of demos, monitor mixes (several previously unreleased) and the band’s first BBC radio session, plus a concert from February 1993. Brett Anderson believes that Suede’s debut album, winner of the Mercury Music Prize in 1993, probably has more cultural resonance than any other of their albums, as a pre-cursor to Britpop and a supplanter of grunge. It is also home to four ground-breaking singles. This deluxe edition features the album; the b-sides; a CD of demos, monitor mixes (several previously unreleased) and the band’s first BBC radio session, arranged chronologically; plus a concert from February 1993.

The DVD features six contemporary TV performances (including their first ever TV appearance), and an hour-long film of Brett and Bernard Butler discussing the writing and recording of the album, all issued for the first time. Also included is a new note by Brett about his memories of the recording of the album, along with the lyrics, hand-written lyric drafts, tape boxes, and photos from the band’s collections. The AMAZON EXCLUSIVE EDITION contains a limited edition (750) print of Brett’s handwritten lyrics for “Metal Mickey”, signed by Brett himself.

The DVD features six contemporary TV performances (including the band’s first ever TV appearance).

Also included is a new note by Brett about his memories of the recording of the album, along with the lyrics, hand-written lyric drafts, tape boxes, and photos from the band’s collections.

Presented in a 36 page media book.

SUEDE – ” Suede ” 25th Anniversary Silver Edition Deluxe Box Set 4CD+DVD Signed Sets

Posted: January 26, 2018 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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This March, Demon Music will issue a five-disc, 25th anniversary edition of Suede‘s 1993 debut album, with limited quantities available with a print SIGNED by frontman Brett Anderson. Brett Anderson believes that Suede’s debut album, winner of the Mercury Music Prize in 1993, probably has more cultural resonance than any other of their albums, as a pre-cursor to Britpop and a supplanter of grunge. It is also home to four ground-breaking singles.

The Mercury Prize winning album is expanded to four CDs and a DVD and is presented in bookset packaging similar to 2016’s Coming Up 20th anniversary set.

The first CD offers the album, the second associated B-sides, while the third disc offers a fascinating chronological look at early Suede via early demos sessions and monitor mixes, culminating in the first ever release of an April 1992 Mark Goodier session. At that point in time, the band were yet to release a single, but the BBC radio session delivered powerful interpretations of future 45s Metal Mickey and The Drowners alongside Sleeping Pills and Moving, both of which would feature on the Suede album, which was still nearly a full year away from release a that point.

The band’s Live at the Leadmill gig from February 1993 was issued on DVD as part of the 2011 deluxe edition but here is released on CD for the first time. The DVD on this new edition promises much, including the Suede’s first ever TV appearance and their turn on Jools Holland’s Later... programme which features a slightly different arrangement of So Young. Also, fans get to enjoy an hour-long film of songwriters Brett Anderson and Bernard Butler discussing the writing and recording of the album – and all the B-sides! This is a new film with the pair are in discussion with journalist and broadcaster Pete Paphides.

In a new note the booklet Brett Anderson recalls the recording of the album, and it includes printed lyrics, hand-written lyric drafts, tape box images, and photos from the band’s collections. Also, the packaging has been improved since the Coming Up reissue, and this deluxe set doesn’t have those horrible plastic clips that always break, and opts for the side opening folio/wallet similar, to R.E.M.‘s Out Of Time super deluxe from 2016.

Suede will be reissued on 30th March 2018.

There are 750 exclusive signed editions available exclusively via Amazon UK, with a print of handwritten lyrics to Metal Mickey, signed by Brett and if you’re wondering, no vinyl edition of this reissue has been announced.

BRETT ANDERSON – ” Live At Koko, 2011 ” Record Store Day Release 2017

Posted: April 20, 2017 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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Brett Anderson’s fourth solo album, “Black Rainbows”, was released in September 2011 and in October he undertook a six date tour: Leuven, Paris, Luxembourg, Manchester, London and Istanbul. And at Koko in Camden on 12th October, Brett and his band (Jim Dare on guitars and backing vocals, Didz Hammond on bass and backing vocals, and Kriss Sonne on drums) played a rousing set that concentrated on “Black Rainbows” and its predecessor “Slow Attack” from September 2009. The best performances of the evening, seven songs from “Black Rainbows” and five from “Slow Attack”, have been re-mastered by Didz Hammond especially for this exclusive Record Store Day release.

The album is pressed on dark green vinyl, and the inner sleeve features previously unpublished photos from the rehearsal sessions.

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SUEDE – ” Coming Up’ – 20th Anniversary Edition Box Set

Posted: August 12, 2016 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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To mark the 20th Anniversary of Suede’s ‘Coming Up’, we’re excited to be reissuing this classic album as a 4CD+DVD set. This deluxe edition features the album, the b-sides, a CD of previously unreleased demos and monitor mixes, and an entire previously unreleased Amsterdam concert from 1996.

The DVD features nine contemporary TV performances, and an hour-long film of the band and producer Ed Buller discussing the writing and recording of the album, all issued for the first time.

If that wasn’t enough, also included is a new note by Brett Anderson about the creation of the cover image, along with the lyrics, hand-written lyric drafts, tape boxes, and photos from the band’s own collections.

Issued in 1996, Suede’s third album (and first with the new line-up) is home to five top ten singles: “Trash”, “Beautiful Ones”, “Saturday Night”, “Lazy” and “Filmstar”.
This deluxe edition features the album, the b-sides, a CD of previously unreleased demos and monitor mixes, and an entire previously unreleased Amsterdam concert from 1996.
The DVD features nine contemporary TV performances, and an hour-long film of the band and producer Ed Buller discussing the writing and recording of the album, all issued for the first time.

Also included is a new note by Brett Anderson about the creation of the cover image, along with the lyrics, hand-written lyric drafts, tape boxes, and photos from the band’s collections.

CD1 – Coming Up
CD2 – B-Sides
CD3 – Demos, Monitor Mixes, Rehearsals
CD4 – Live at the Paradiso, Amsterdam (20.10.96)
DVD – BBC TV Appearances & Bonus DVD Interview

A limited edition containing a special three-track 10″ single is also available exclusively via Amazon.

SUEDE – ” John Peel Stage Live at Glastonbury ” 27th June 2015

Posted: July 3, 2015 in FESTIVALS, MUSIC
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Suede perform “Beautiful Ones” at Glastonbury 2015. Visit the Glastonbury website at http://bbc.co.uk/glastonbury for more videos and photos,

The return of Brett Anderson’s black-clad glam-pervs to active duty has been one of indie rock’s great joys over the last few years. Their early ‘90s role as flag bearers for articulate and English sleaze acted as a flamboyant catalyst for what became Britpop, so their influence lingered even longer than the thrill of their songs. Since their 2010 return they have taken on the mantle of elder statesmen with a story to tell, like soldiers returning from a long and bloody war. And this has given them a platform from which to deliver new music – such as 2013’s Bloodsports – that has been as warmly received as the hits.

For newcomers, all you need to know is that this exquisite glam racket is the product of hard-won experience in the fields of sex, drugs and rock’n’roll, that the drama in the music has occasionally been reflected in drama between the key players in the band – not least original guitarist Bernard Butler, who left in 1994 – and that even though these dramas are in the past now, they will be called up like rampaging wraiths at the first swing of Brett Anderson’s hips.

Setlist:

Pantomime Horse, Moving , Trash, Animal Nitrate, We Are The Pigs, Killing Of A Flash Boy, It Starts And Ends With You, He’s Dead, Pale Snow, I Don’t Know How To Reach You, The Living Dead, Drowners, So Young / Can’t Get Enough, Metal Mickey, Beautiful Ones, She’s In Fashion, New Generation.

Suede at Glastonbury 2015

 

SUEDE – ” Dog Man Star ” Live at the Albert Hall 20th Annivesary Re-Issue

Posted: June 11, 2015 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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Now available for pre-order, Suede’s ‘Dog Man Star – 20th Anniversary Live At The Royal Albert Hall’ (Deluxe Edition). Presented as a 4LP heavyweight vinyl + 2CD set & packaged in a lavish 32 page photo-album style 12″x12″ hardback book, the set chronicles the 2 hour set performed by the band in March 2014 as part of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Strictly limited to 2,000 copies worldwide, essential for fans & collectors.
Suede’s second album, originally released in October 1994, often has the word “masterpiece” attached to it. A dazzling album, its creation brought about the end of the band’s original line-up, with Bernard Butler departing before the album was finished.

Suede decided to stay together following their ‘one-off’ 2010 concert for Teenage Cancer Trust. When asked by the charity to perform again at the Royal Albert Hall in March 2014, the band took the opportunity to play “Dog Man Star” in its entirety, accompanied by a string section. For the hour-long encore, the band played four “Dog Man Star” b-sides, and then delighted the audience further by playing a selection of their greatest hits.

The two-hour concert is presented across four 12” LPs and also on two CDs, in a large photo-album style book that also contains 32 pages of Paul Khera’s stunning photography from the concert. Alongside a lengthy review of the concert by journalist Mark Beaumont, Brett Anderson has written a special note for this release.