LP Rough Trade/ Beggars Group / Indigo Release date: 22/Feb/2019
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#437 in Other Alternative #9715 in Rock
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Other Alternative
Product No.:
2098708251
Details / Tracklist:
1. MONKEY 2. CALIFORNIA 3. EVERYBODY'S SONG 4. SILVER RIDER 5. JUST STAND BACK 6. ON THE EDGE OF 7. CUE THE STRINGS 1. STEP 2. WHEN I GO DEAF 3. BROADWAY (SO MANY PEOPLE) 4. PISSING 5. DEATH OF A SALESMAN 6. WALK INTO THE SEA
Number of discs:
2
Extra-Infos:
Incl. 3-paged Poster Insert With Credits
Description:
The Great Destroyer by Low, released 26 October 2018, includes the following tracks: "Everybody's Song", "Just Stand Back", "Cue The Strings" and more.
This version of The Great Destroyer comes as a 2xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. Another vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. - INCL. 3-PAGED POSTER INSERT WITH CREDITS
includes a 3-paged poster insert with credits
"The Great Destroyer" is a landmark LP by the American band Low, released via the independent powerhouse Rough Trade / Beggars Group / Indigo. Known for their roots in slowcore, Low broaden their sonic palette on this album, combining fragile, intimate songwriting with a denser, more dynamic production. Warm, overdriven guitars, carefully layered vocals and a stronger rhythmic focus make "The Great Destroyer" one of the band's most accessible yet emotionally intense records. Lyrically, the album oscillates between quiet introspection, spiritual undertones and flashes of noise and distortion, creating a dramatic tension that rewards repeated listening. On vinyl, the contrast between hushed passages and explosive crescendos becomes particularly tangible, making this LP format ideal for appreciating the album's subtle details and dynamic range.
The manufacturer constellation Rough Trade / Beggars Group / Indigo stands for high-quality independent releases with a strong curatorial vision. Rough Trade and Beggars Group have long been among the most respected indie labels and label networks worldwide, working closely with pioneering artists and releasing influential albums across alternative, indie and experimental music. Indigo, as a key distribution and label partner in the German-speaking market, is known for reliable pressing quality, careful packaging and a catalogue that consistently focuses on artistic credibility rather than short-term trends. Together, these partners underline that "The Great Destroyer" is not just another LP, but a carefully handled release in a catalogue shaped by musical innovation.
Low, formed in Duluth, Minnesota, are considered one of the defining bands of the slowcore movement. Over the course of their career, they evolved from ultra-minimal, hushed arrangements to a broader, more experimental sound that still retains their trademark emotional intensity and vocal harmonies. They have built a loyal international following and are critically acclaimed for their consistent artistic development, powerful live performances and a discography that helped shape the sound of independent rock from the 1990s onward. "The Great Destroyer" is often cited as a key turning point in their work, opening the band to a wider audience without sacrificing their artistic integrity.
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