Alt-J – An Awesome Wave
Alt-J – An Awesome Wave
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Alt-J – An Awesome Wave (Vinyl LP)
Label: Infectious Music
Release Date: 2012-05-28
Genre: alternative, alternative rock, art pop, electronic, experimental, folk rock, folktronica, indie pop, indie rock, indietronica, pop, post-rock, progressive pop, rock
Collector’s Introduction
An Awesome Wave is the debut album by English indie rock band Alt-J, released on 25 May 2012 through Infectious. The album includes the singles "Matilda"/"Fitzpleasure", "Breezeblocks" and "Tessellate". It peaked at number thirteen on the UK Albums Chart, and also charted in Belgium, France, Netherlands and Switzerland.
Artist Bio & Legacy
Alt-J (stylised as alt-J, real name Δ) are an English indie rock band formed in 2007 in Leeds. Their lineup includes Joe Newman (guitar/bass/lead vocals), Thom Sonny Green (drums), Gus Unger-Hamilton (keyboards/vocals), and formerly Gwil Sainsbury (guitar/bass).
Album Story & Recording Insight
An Awesome Wave is the debut album by English indie rock band Alt-J, released on 25 May 2012 through Infectious. The album includes the singles "Matilda"/"Fitzpleasure", "Breezeblocks" and "Tessellate". It peaked at number thirteen on the UK Albums Chart, and also charted in Belgium, France, Netherlands and Switzerland.
Sound & Highlights
Studio-crafted and enduring; a touchstone for its genre.
Pressing Details
- 180 g black vinyl pressing
- Printed inner sleeve with lyrics
- Mastered for analogue warmth
- Official Infectious Music release
- Made in EU
Why It Belongs in Your Collection
A must-own for serious vinyl collectors — essential listening that deserves pride of place on your turntable.
Track List
- Intro
- (The Ripe & Ruin)
- Tessellate
- Breezeblocks
- (Guitar)
- Something Good
- Dissolve Me
- Matilda
- Ms
- Fitzpleasure
- (Piano)
- Bloodflood
- Taro
- Hand‐Made
Catalogue / Barcode: 4050538789911 · Made in EU
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