Release Date: 20 March 2020
Label: Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Clamshell
No of Units: 5
Barcode: 5013929108905
Genres: Indie
Description
During the mid-late 1980s, few bands navigated the transition from indie darlings to mainstream hit-makers as slickly and successfully as The Primitives. Armed with a pocketful of two and a half minute, hook-laden songs and a loyal fanbase, the group found themselves catapulted from obscurity to the pop charts, via magazine covers and glowing reviews, and became a significant live draw around the world. Fronted by the enigmatic Tracy Tracy, and driven by chief songwriter Paul Court, the group experienced the heady highs and frustrating lows of mainstream success, producing an excellent run of singles and albums along the way.
‘Bloom!’ has been produced in conjunction with the band, and captures every period of a career which spanned seven years in its first incarnation. Including albums, B-sides, cover versions, demos, BBC sessions and live recordings, alongside four recordings recently unearthed from the archives, this set showcases a group who delivered catchy, high-quality material at will, and who remain loved and respected today.
The Primitives continue to play to enthusiastic audiences, and will be appearing in the UK shortly after Bloom’s release: June 2nd - Glasgow Broadcast, June 3rd - Durham Old Cinema Laundrette, June 4th – Leicester, The Cookie, June 5th - London St Pancras Old Church, June 6th - London Lexington.
Tracklisting
Kevin Ayers
Wrath
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Tigertailz
The Fall
The Primatives
The Primitives
The Primitives
