{"product_id":"blown","title":"Swallow - Blown [Double CD]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDiscover the essential but underrated cornerstone of dream-pop and shoegaze from the classic 4AD era: \u003cem\u003eBlown\u003c\/em\u003e by Swallow. This essential reissue packages the band's first two albums, \u003cem\u003eBlow\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBlowback\u003c\/em\u003e, together with an additional two-track single, offering a comprehensive look at the enigmatic duo of Louise Trehy and Mike Mason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp\u003eSwallow, formed in London in the early 90s, created music defined by the genre’s signature atmospheric layering of fuzzy guitar textures, beautifully complemented by Louise Trehy’s haunting vocals, resulting in hazy waves of luscious noise. This collection allows fans to re-examine a vital piece of the 4AD catalogue that was previously obscured by time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReissue compiling the first two albums, \u003cem\u003eBlow\u003c\/em\u003e (July 1992) and \u003cem\u003eBlowback\u003c\/em\u003e (Autumn 1992), plus a two-track single.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEssential listening for shoegaze fans, showcasing atmospheric layering and fuzzy guitar textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures the beautiful and haunting vocals of co-founder Louise Trehy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe tracks have been reconstructed from original 24 track tape recordings, remixed, and freshly remastered by Anne Taegart at Dubplates \u0026amp; Mastering Berlin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNew packaging designed by Chris Bigg (v23) based on the original design by Vaughn Oliver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cstrong\u003eContents Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis release, entitled \u003cem\u003eBlown\u003c\/em\u003e, is presented as a double CD set, containing the entirety of Swallow's initial recorded output for the label, reintroduced as an important force in the 4AD canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cstrong\u003eBackground\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSwallow was formed by Louise Trehy and Mike Mason after being signed by Ivo Watts-Russell. While their time with 4AD was brief following the release of \u003cem\u003eBlowback\u003c\/em\u003e (which was originally a limited CDEP that quickly fell out of print), their work remains a cornerstone of the dream-pop sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlown\u003c\/em\u003e provides a crucial opportunity to experience the reconstructed and remastered sound of this influential, yet often overlooked, 90s band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Swallow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57640552792446,"sku":"B0GVPGC8CV","price":25.77,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/81CL7TA8oEL_048c138a-df1c-48d4-8089-fc16fa1331d7.jpg?v=1783114013","url":"https:\/\/www.yachew.com\/de-ch\/products\/blown","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}