{"product_id":"bruce-soord-bruce-soord-10th-anniversary-half-speed-master-pearl-blue-half-speed-master","title":"Bruce Soord - Bruce Soord (10th Anniversary, Half-Speed Master) [Pearl Blue Half-Speed Master]","description":"\u003cp\u003eCat. no: KSCOPE1260\u003cbr\u003eFormat: LP Pearl Blue Half-Speed Master\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 802644826011\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 30 May 2025\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF BRUCE SOORD'S EPONYMOUS DEBUT ALBUM - REMASTERED AT HALF SPEED AT ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS \u0026amp; PRESENTED ON PEARL BLUE VINYL.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA decade ago, Bruce Soord--the creative force behind The Pineapple Thief--released his eponymous debut solo album, a deeply personal exploration of memory, place \u0026amp; identity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast to the expansive, cinematic soundscapes of his band, this record revealed a more introspective \u0026amp; organic side to his songwriting. Now, ten years on, it is revisited in a newly remastered edition, mastered at half speed at Abbey Road Studios \u0026amp; presented on pearl blue vinyl.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'He's created something remarkable' - CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Soord has genuinely created something truly outstanding' - PROG MAGAZINE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its original release in 2015, Soord's career has continued to evolve. As The Pineapple Thief's principal songwriter \u0026amp; producer, he has guided the band through a series of acclaimed albums, including 'Your Wilderness' (2016), 'Dissolution' (2018), 'Versions Of The Truth' (2020) \u0026amp; 2024's chart-topping 'It Leads To This', each refning \u0026amp; expanding the band's distinctive fusion of progressive \u0026amp; alternative rock. Beyond his work with The Pineapple Thief, Soord has established himself as a sought- after producer \u0026amp; mix engineer, lending his expertise to artists such as TesseracT, Opeth \u0026amp; Jethro Tull, while also continuing his solo work with 'All This Will Be Yours' (2019) \u0026amp; 'Luminescence' (2023).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe themes that shaped Bruce Soord remain as resonant as ever. Inspired by the landscapes of his past--a once-thriving small town now faded into stillness--the album contemplates the passage of time with both melancholy \u0026amp; warmth. Tracks such as 'Familiar Patterns' \u0026amp; 'Willow Tree' refect on these ideas through subtle, intricate arrangements that favour space \u0026amp; texture over density, showcasing Soord's ability to distil complex emotions into understated yet deeply affecting compositions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 10th anniversary edition of 'Bruce Soord' is presented on pearl blue vinyl, its sound meticulously refned through half-speed remastering at Abbey Road Studios to achieve remarkable clarity \u0026amp; depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks: Black Smoke ( 03:27 ) \/ Buried Here ( 04:20 ) \/ The Odds ( 03:34 ) \/ A Thousand Daggers ( 04:46 ) \/ Willow Tree ( 05:14 ) \/ Field Day - Part 1 ( 03:15 ) \/ Field Day - Part 2 ( 01:44 ) \/ Familiar Patterns ( 04:14 ) \/ Born In Delusion ( 04:10 )\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KSCOPE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45001497149596,"sku":"KSCOPE1260","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/2_bc7402e6-e739-4765-acf1-99f405d513de.webp?v=1747997688","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/bruce-soord-bruce-soord-10th-anniversary-half-speed-master-pearl-blue-half-speed-master","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}