8719262042483

Wings Of Joy

Cranes

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Format: LP

Cat No: MOV4014

Release Date:  12 May 2025

Label:  Music On Vinyl

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  8719262042483

Genres:  Indie  

  • Description

    Cranes is a dream pop/shoegaze band formed by siblings Alison and Jim Shaw. They had a modest start in the late 80s on Bite Back!, a label based in their hometown of Portsmouth on which they released a cassette and a 12" mini-album. A bit later they would record a session for John Peel's BBC Radio 1 show which led them to sign to Dedicated Records, home to influential acts such as Spiritualized, Chapterhouse, Global Communication, Hum and Beth Orton.Their final ascent to stardom occurred following a world tour with the Cure in 1992. Wings of Joy is the first of five studio albums Cranes did for Dedicated. Even though it's a few shades lighter than their 80s recordings, they have maintained their slightly gripping and unsettling edge, due in part to Alison's poignant, child-like vocals.This dreampop/neo-psychedelic classic is now available on black vinyl and includes an insert.The small print:• Due to rights restrictions, this item is only available in the EU.

  • Tracklisting

    Side A
    1. Watersong
    2. Thursday
    3. Living And Breathing
    4. Leaves Of Summer
    5. Starblood
    6. Sixth of May

    Side B
    1. Wish
    2. Tomorrow's Tears
    3. Beautiful Sadness
    4. Hopes Are High
    5. Adoration