Excellent piece, Tom. It's been enjoyable to have all of the Up defenders come out of the woodwork since this reissue was announced a few months ago. I'm enjoying the new mix, but wish there was better bonus content besides a live set, cos this record deserves more.
out of the woodwork indeed! pretty funny. I tried to get a tally on negative reviews at the time of release but it's nearly impossible because so many sites (like Pitchfork) posted reviews years later in the name of completism I guess. agreed re the bonus stuff: would have loved just 1-2 rehearsal tracks, sans vocals....thanks for being here!
Thanks for this, I’ve never delved deeply into their catalog and the rerelease and this article gives me a good reason to do so.
Thanks! Don't miss out on Murmur, Fables, New Adventures! it's lowkey incredible how well the early records stand up.
Excellent piece, Tom. It's been enjoyable to have all of the Up defenders come out of the woodwork since this reissue was announced a few months ago. I'm enjoying the new mix, but wish there was better bonus content besides a live set, cos this record deserves more.
out of the woodwork indeed! pretty funny. I tried to get a tally on negative reviews at the time of release but it's nearly impossible because so many sites (like Pitchfork) posted reviews years later in the name of completism I guess. agreed re the bonus stuff: would have loved just 1-2 rehearsal tracks, sans vocals....thanks for being here!