Black Box Recorder - England Made Me (2026 Edition)

Experience the debut album from English indie rock group Black Box Recorder, England Made Me. Formed in London in 1997, the band—featuring Sarah Nixey, John Moore, and Luke Haines—fuses indie rock and easy-listening pop stylings. The album, named after the Graham Greene novel, explores life and the experience of growing up in England. This edition features a newly remastered version of the album curated with the band's assistance.

Key Features & Style

• Genre Fusion: Blends indie rock with easy-listening pop sensibilities.
• Lyrical Content: Explores life and the experience of growing up in England.
• Critical Acclaim: Described by Pitchfork as having a 'mildly morose but slightly tongue-in-cheek Sylvia Plath-meets-Paul McCartney pop sensibility'.
• Standout Tracks: Includes 'Kidnapping An Heiress', 'Girl Singing In The Wreckage', and the single 'Child Psychology'.
• Remastered Audio: All audio remastered from original production tapes by Phil Kinrade at AIR Mastering.
• Vinyl Cutting: Cut by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios.

Contents & Formats

This release includes the remastered album on CD, along with bonus content:

• CD: 1 disc featuring bonus tracks containing B-sides.
• Packaging: 1CD presented in a digisleeve with a 12-page booklet.
• Vinyl Options (Note: This specific listing is for CD): The album is also presented on standard weight Clear vinyl and 180gm black vinyl, both with printed inner sleeves.

Specifications

• Artist: Black Box Recorder
• Album: England Made Me
• Binding: audioCD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Release Date: 2026-05-22
• Manufacturer/Label: Chrysalis Records
• Weight: 109g
• Country of Origin: Czech Republic

This 2026 Edition CD provides rock enthusiasts with a newly remastered version of a high point in Black Box Recorder's catalogue.