The High Llamas - Gideon Gaye

Format: LP
Catalogue No.:  DC927 
Barcode: 0781484092711
Release Date: 22 Nov 2024
Genre: Indie/Alternative

 The High Llamas’ classic 90s output comes back to life available to independent retailers on vinyl for the first time in over twenty years. The vibrant and colourful sweep of this remarkable six-album arc shines in new pressings of the original masters, including the firstever vinyl pressing for their debut album, ‘Santa Barbara’.
 The High Llamas were founded by Sean O’Hagan (emerging from a high-flying eight year run with Microdisney), Jon Fell, Marcus Holdaway and Rob Allum. Special note should be made of the work of Charlie Francis throughout the creation of the first three albums. As engineer / backing vocalist / synth player / and co-producer, his long hours of dedication and commitment earned him the title of honorary High Llama.
 This brave foray into conceptual art music produced a jaw-dropping reset on the 20th century pop perspective. The High Llamas engaged songwriting and production with an eye toward filmmaking. Digging through ephemera of choice vintages with postmodern zest, they struck a rich vein they could call their own – a kind of gothic Americana, formal aspects pushed to extremes. The spirit of discovery here can be vibrantly felt over 30 years later.

Tracklisting
Giddy Strings
The Dutchman
Giddy and Gay 
Easy Rod
Checking In, Checking Out
The Goat Strings
Up in the Hills
The Goat Looks On
Taog Skool No
Little Collie
Track Goes By
Let’s Have Another Look