The Coral - Coral

The Coral - CoralLimited 180 gram audiophile vinyl LP pressing. When The Coral first arrived on the scene in 2001 with their EP Shadows Fall, the British press hailed them as their answer to the The Strokes. NME called The Coral the best new band in England. Their fervent originality struck a chord that kept on ringing until their 2002 self titled debut release. That's when the praise really started flowing in, as did the sailing references: they were even nominated

which differs from its UK counterpart by incorporating singles like “Purple Haze” and “Hey Joe”

is a monumental debut album that continues to captivate listeners with its complex

Side B takes a tranquil tone with highlights 'I Know A Place (The Creek Song)'

and Waylon Jennings

the album also features the singles "Sally Cinnamon"

We were inspired by the artistic cross-pollination and spontaneous life that sprang out of that place and our whole idea of songwriting and artistry shifted

" The album includes such instantly intriguing new musical vignettes as 'Mona Lisa's Packing

it sold out immediately and kickstarted the critically acclaimed re-issue programme of Toyah's entire Safari Records catalogue

while never abandoning their traditional Americana roots

electrifying performances that have made Back In Black a staple of rock music

Somehow within the fabric of these themes of stress and fear and rage

I composed an entirely electronic soundtrack