Release Date: 05/06/26
One of the more enigmatic bands of the classic 4AD era, Swallow, have announced the reissue of their first two albums, Blow and Blowback, packaged together with an additional two-track single as a double LP + 12” / double CD entitled Blown, available from 5 June. A chance for shoegaze fans to discover this forgotten gem from the 4AD catalogue, Blown is an essential but underrated body of work embracing the genre’s signature atmospheric layering of fuzzy guitar textures, accompanied by Louise Trehy’s beautiful and haunting vocals, creating hazy waves and swirls of luscious noise. The songs of Blown have been reconstructed from the original 24 track tape recordings, remixed, freshly remastered by Anne Taegart at Dubplates & Mastering Berlin, and presented in a brand-new package designed by Chris Bigg (v23) based on the original design by Vaughn Oliver.
One of the more enigmatic bands of the classic 4AD era, Swallow, have announced the reissue of their first two albums, Blow and Blowback, packaged together with an additional two-track single as a double LP + 12” / double CD entitled Blown, available from 5 June. A chance for shoegaze fans to discover this forgotten gem from the 4AD catalogue, Blown is an essential but underrated body of work embracing the genre’s signature atmospheric layering of fuzzy guitar textures, accompanied by Louise Trehy’s beautiful and haunting vocals, creating hazy waves and swirls of luscious noise. The songs of Blown have been reconstructed from the original 24 track tape recordings, remixed, freshly remastered by Anne Taegart at Dubplates & Mastering Berlin, and presented in a brand-new package designed by Chris Bigg (v23) based on the original design by Vaughn Oliver.