IDLES - Brutalism (Five Years of Brutalism) [Cherry Red Color LP]

Partisan Records

£28.80

Format: LP, Cherry Red Color
Catalogue No.: PTKF2155-5
Barcode: 0720841215554
Release Date: 09 Dec 2022
Genre: Indie/Alternative

 ‘Brutalism’ was originally self-released in March 2017, surpassing expectations to become one of the decade’s most important debut albums. Beneath the surface of its aggressive, foreboding music and lyrics lies a level of confessional vulnerability and honesty that comfortably cemented it as an instant classic.
 In the five years since ‘Brutalism’’s release, IDLES have gone on to achieve so much, including a Number One album, selling out tours and festival headline appearances around the world. Its followup, ‘Joy As an Act of Resistance’, further spring boarded the band into the UK (and beyond)’s consciousness and paved the way for the colossal ‘Ultra Mono’ - the band’s first UK No. 1 album.
 Last year’s ‘CRAWLER’ contained the buzzsaw urgency that their now global fanbase had come to expect but expanded its sound with more melodic and introspective songs. At every step of the way the band have garnered a wealth of dedicated supporters - from the early breaks given to them by Steve Lamacq and BBC 6 Music, the independent live music circuit and the incredible AF Gang community.
 To celebrate, the band release a reissue of the debut studio album: ‘Five Years of Brutalism’. This reissue features alternative artwork designed by Joe Talbot, and is pressed on cherry red vinyl.

Tracklisting
Heel / Heal
Well Done
Mother
Date Night
Faith in the City
1049 Gotho
Divide & Conquer
Rachel Khoo
Stendahl Syndrome
Exeter
Benzocaine
White Privilege
Slow Savage