As one of the major players in the U.K.'s original shoegaze scene, along with groups such as Slowdive, Lush, and Ride, Cranes were one of the first rock bands to put the seaside town of Portsmouth on the musical map. Their early fans included John Peel, the legendary Joy Division producer Martin Hannett and The Cure's frontman Robert Smith. A series of high-profile shows supporting The Cure opened the gates to a wider audience and their appeal began to stretch through to the goth community, especially to fans of the dreamier echelons like This Mortal Coil and Dead Can Dance. Their latest effort "Cranes" has been three years in the making. It is a triumph of celestial atmospheric rock and metaphysical minimalist electronics, made instantly recognizable by Alison Shaw's child-like vocals and Jim Shaw's uniquely inventive compositions. This is all woven into compositions that take in everything from Krautrock and folk, to intricate, almost extra-terrestrial soundscapes and David Lynchian melodies. Includes "Invisible", "High and Low", "Feathers", "Wires" and more!About Universal Records
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November 12, 2009
Cranes Return With New Album
As one of the major players in the U.K.'s original shoegaze scene, along with groups such as Slowdive, Lush, and Ride, Cranes were one of the first rock bands to put the seaside town of Portsmouth on the musical map. Their early fans included John Peel, the legendary Joy Division producer Martin Hannett and The Cure's frontman Robert Smith. A series of high-profile shows supporting The Cure opened the gates to a wider audience and their appeal began to stretch through to the goth community, especially to fans of the dreamier echelons like This Mortal Coil and Dead Can Dance. Their latest effort "Cranes" has been three years in the making. It is a triumph of celestial atmospheric rock and metaphysical minimalist electronics, made instantly recognizable by Alison Shaw's child-like vocals and Jim Shaw's uniquely inventive compositions. This is all woven into compositions that take in everything from Krautrock and folk, to intricate, almost extra-terrestrial soundscapes and David Lynchian melodies. Includes "Invisible", "High and Low", "Feathers", "Wires" and more!
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