{"title":"Swell","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"41-30th-anniversary-reissue","title":"41 [30th Anniversary Reissue]","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwell capped off a trilogy that began, somewhat unintentionally, with their self-titled debut Swell in 1990 and was followed by Well in 1992. All three albums share a birthplace in San Francisco, specifically at 41 Turk Street in the Tenderloin District - a neighborhood known more for its struggles with substance abuse and nightlife excesses than for any sort of tranquility. This album sees the band further refining a sound they've been crafting since their inception: vocals tinged with disillusionment, a mix of acoustic and electric guitar, a bass that feels both sparse and distant, and drums that serve as a relentless backbone. And then there's the homemade tinkering: microphones placed at a distance, analog multi-tracks. The band members themselves describe their music as being painted in shades of gray, blue, and brown, capturing an atmosphere that's at once dark, mysterious, and utterly captivating. There's a stark beauty and a sense of anticipation that permeates their work, like the calm before a storm. Listening to the album, you're treated to the intimate sounds of a creaking staircase, a ringing telephone in the distance, or the turn of a wheel. These auditory snapshots are meticulously preserved, bringing to life a recording process that not only captures the essence of the city but also taps into a deeper, often overlooked slice of American life. The music is both moody and exquisitely beautiful, with layered songwriting and vocals that are hauntingly persistent. Even three decades later, the album's allure hasn't faded in the slightest. David Freel (guitar, vocals), Monte Vallier (bass), Sean Kirkpatrick (drums). This reissue is dedicated to the memory of David Freel, who passed away prematurely on April 12, 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talitres","offers":[{"title":"Orange LP","offer_id":50421625160011,"sku":"2194251","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50421622407499,"sku":"2194244","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Clear LP","offer_id":50421623488843,"sku":"2194250","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_6f30bd41_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726759104"},{"product_id":"too-many-days-without-thinking-sq","title":"Too Many Days Without Thinking - RSD 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy in-store on Record Store Day (12\/04\/2025). This product is an RSD Exclusive title and is not available to pre-order. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemaining stock available online from:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUS - 08.00 ET (13\/04\/2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU - 21:00 CEST (14\/04\/2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK - 20:00 BST (14\/04\/2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome titles will sell out prior to online sale and some will only be available in specified regions. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever released on vinyl since 1997, this Record Store Day edition has re imagined artwork from Sean in the band and is pressed on Oxblood vinyl. Swell were an indie rock band from San Francisco, formed in 1989 by David Freel and Sean Kirkpatrick, with Monte Vallier joining in the early 90’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eToo Many Days Without Thinking\u003c\/em\u003e was their fourth and some would say their most important record. It was recorded between 1994 and 1996 in Los Angeles, San Francisco and finally in New York with producer and  mixer Kurt Ralske (Ultra Vivid Scene).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Ryley Walker thinks about Swell and “Too Many Days without thinking” … Swell is one of those bands,” Walker notes. “An SF indie rock band from the 90’s that kinda blipped and faded away. I really don’t know too much about their story beyond they were once signed to Rick Rubin’s American Recordings and Beggars Banquet. I’ve met maybe two other people who are obsessed with them. It’s this brilliant downer acoustic guitar driven rock band. Not in any sort of flip-flop way. Just brainy, stream of consciousness paranoia with great riffs. I put them up there with Pavement and Built To Spill as West Coast-ish beauty. This record in particular is the shining highlight of their catalog.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beggars Banquet","offers":[{"title":"LP - Red","offer_id":51404186190155,"sku":"R0135-6999","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Swell_Too_Many_Days_Without_Thinking-518502.jpg?v=1742124379"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/swell.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}