Post-rock pioneers' critically acclaimed fourth album! While initially started as a synth-pop group in the early 80s, by the end of the decade the group had moved away from the use of synthesizers. Spirit of Eden epitomizes this departure, implementing elements of jazz, classical, blues, and ambient music into their art-rock palette. The six songs featured on the recordThe Rainbow, Eden, Desire, Inheritance, I Believe You, and Wealthwere selected from one year of improvised sessions recorded in a pitch-black room with psychedelic projections la Andy Warhols Exploding Plastic Inevitable show with the Velvet Underground. While the record was initially met with poor commercial response, its gone on to become one of their most influential works (alongside 1991's ), paving the way for British art-rock bands like Radiohead and Elbow afew years later. 6 tracks total; high-quality 180g German import pressing.
- acclaimed 1988 art rockdeparture from former synthpop band
- 180g black vinyl pressing
- includes audio-only DVD containing high-quality 24-bit digital version of full album plus rare b-side 'John Cope'
- music label: Parlophone 2019
