{"product_id":"191400086616","title":"Swallow \"Blown\" 2xLP (Milky White Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the more enigmatic bands of the classic 4AD era, Swallow, have announced the reissue of their first two albums, \u003cem\u003eBlow\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBlowback\u003c\/em\u003e, packaged together with an additional two-track single (\u003cem\u003eSleepers\u003c\/em\u003e) as a double LP + 12” \/ double CD entitled \u003cem\u003eBlown\u003c\/em\u003e, available from June 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chance for shoegaze fans to discover this forgotten gem from the 4AD catalogue, \u003cem\u003eBlown\u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwallow was formed by Louise Trehy and Mike Mason in London in the early 90’s, signed by Ivo Watts-Russell after receiving a 4-song demo tape by post. \u003cem\u003eBlow\u003c\/em\u003e was originally released in July 1992, followed by\u003cem\u003e Blowback\u003c\/em\u003e in autumn of the same year, featuring new mixes and overdubs and released as a limited CDEP that quickly fell out of print, known only to the most fervent 4AD fans. Swallow parted ways with 4AD shortly after the release of \u003cem\u003eBlowback\u003c\/em\u003e, but their brief period with the label has been outlived by this cornerstone dream-pop classic which has until now been obscured by the mists of time and memory. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eBlown\u003c\/em\u003e, Swallow are reintroduced as an important force in the 4AD canon and the shoegaze genre, alongside their more well-known counterparts. The songs of \u003cem\u003eBlown\u003c\/em\u003e have been reconstructed from the original 24-track tape recordings and remixed; freshly remastered by Anne Taegart at Dubplates \u0026amp; Mastering Berlin; and lovingly presented in a brand-new package designed by longtime supporter Chris Bigg (v23) based on the original design by Vaughn Oliver. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-2\"\u003estreet date 6\/5\/2026\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matador","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45060819747016,"sku":"191400086616","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1337\/2616\/files\/99_0789060c-dcdb-4ef7-a068-f21ab7117b6d.jpg?v=1776715958","url":"https:\/\/1234gorecords.shop\/products\/191400086616","provider":"1-2-3-4 Go! Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}