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The Catherine Wheel’s epic debut ‘Ferment’ to be re-released early 2010
October 30, 2009
The Catherine Wheel’s epic 1992 debut release Ferment will be rereleased sometime early in 2010 by Cherry Red Records. It will also include bonus tracks.
Ferment contained the alternative rock hit ‘Black Metallic’ which has appeared on many “Top Alternative Songs of All-Time” lists.
Members of Interpol and Death Cab For Cutie have even credited The Catherine Wheel for influencing their musical careers.
” (Cherry Red) doesn’t tend to remix (or even remaster) much but just put out a “clean” version of what was originally released plus contemporaneous singles/b-sides. ”
“The guy who is managing this for Cherry Red seems to have contact with the band (I’m told that they choose the track listing and one or more of them will write sleeve notes) and aims to eventually rerelease the complete catalogue. Current target release date for Ferment is March but I’m sure that could slip by a while depending on how things come together; still, a reason to look forward to 2010 other than just the World Cup !
I’ll pass on any interesting news I get and will pester the label boss for the best possible release whenever I can – he is a fan so it really should be as good as they can make it.”
Topics: music | 4 Comments »
November 9th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Shoegaze is coming back with a vengence; Chapterhouse and Swervedriver on tour all we need now is a My Bloody Valentine new album and a reformed Ride and it will be world domination for shoegazing…
November 16th, 2009 at 1:13 am
whoa. do i hear the reunion bells ringing? it’s almost time.
January 10th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
This is great news! The release should be accompanied by a reunion show at The Palace or Palladium or…. If they announce it, many will come. Everyone knows that if CW was on the scene when Indie 103 dominated LA radio, they’d be selling out the entire globe. Brian is truly a great guitarist, deserves another shot in the spotlight!
Make it happen, boys?!
January 24th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
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