Limited edition box set includes double vinyl LP and CD versions, exclusive bonus track 'Manipulation' on 7" vinyl, a specially mastered instrumental CD, DVD featuring album commentary from the band, lyric sheets and a collection of art cards. 2018 album from the veteran British indie outfit. After the critical and commercial success of the Top 10 album - Night Thoughts (2016), Suede release their stunning album The Blue Hour. The Blue Hour is the final part of the triptych of albums recorded by the band since they reformed and released 2013's Bloodsports. Produced and mixed by Alan Moulder at Assault & Battery Studios, the album sees Suede continue to explore new ground sonically. It features a choir and spoken word, as well as string arrangements from Craig Armstrong and the band's own Neil Codling. The Blue Hour was produced by Alan Moulder and Suede; it shares the same line-up as 1996's Coming Up - vocals by Brett Anderson, guitars by Richard Oakes, bass by Mat Osman, drums by Simon Gilbert, synthesizers and piano by Neil Codling.
F**X
The Blue Hour is the Sgt Pepper of the Alternative Indie Rock scene.
The Blue Hour is the Sgt Pepper of the Alternative Indie Rock scene. Whatever that is. The Revolver of British guitar music. Not only is it epic theatre dancing with the spirits of the grim dark forces that simmer through the British counties, it contains the bands finest ever performances. Peerless musicianship, classic lyrics and Brett Anderson's biggest and most revealing vocal deliveries to date. You hear the man's bleeding soul absolutely sing in the standout single Life is Golden. Here they transcend the dank beauty of their first two albums and mid career missteps to transform now into the ultimate Suede. And the guitars. My God, the guitars. Utterly sumptuous. No one else can make a record like this.Not only is this Suede's greatest album even slaying the mighty Dog Man Star, The Blue Hour is the greatest album to come out of the UK in a generation.
B**D
Time to catch up!
I really hadn't invested any time in Suede since they got back together, on the evidence of this album, that's a big mistake on my part. Grand and emotionally charged is a good description I feel, on a level with 'Dog Man Star', and for a band who've been around as long as Suede it's a huge achievement to match what many see as their career highlight. Highly recommended.
W**Y
A beautiful package, great music, good pressing quality
The box is nicely made, the vinyl pressed by Optimal is reasonably quiet and the mastering is good. There is more compression than I'd like but the overall sound is still good. The art included is nice but everything is kind loose in the box and slides around-- this could have been done a bit better. Overall, if you get this at low prices (I paid about 12 pounds for it) then it is indeed a very good value.
J**W
Amazing box set for an amazing album
Of course The Blue Hour is a spectacular album, and this box set gives it the respect it deserves. Beautifully presented with loads of extra goodies, including a DVD with track by track commentaries from the band and studio engineers (something I've never seen before but wish many more albums would include). This box set really allows you to immerse yourself in the album - I can't recommend it enough.
A**H
Classic Suede - love this
A work of art, a thing of beauty and some wonderful songs as well
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