"The last holy writer" is the sixth album by TREMBLING BLUE STARS, thesecond one released worldwide through Elefant Records. This album is dark,intimate, melancholic and cloudy, but every now and then there are rays ofsunshine coming through the clouds, riding sunny melodic breezes. SLOWDIVE and THE CURE are still good references for this music, but they are toolimited to describe the unique sound of TREMBLING BLUE STARS, a sound that'sready to mingle melodic, sensitive pop with many electronic sounds,distortions, noises, static and even field recordings that envelope thesongs with a nostalgic halo. On one song, percussion is provided byfootsteps on dry branches and shingles, and on another song a recording of dawn on the Romney Marsh provides the backdrop. THE RAIN PARADE, MAZZY STAR and GALAXIE 500 come up here and there: on this album there's folk, andthere's electronica and 80's influences and avant country and, of course,there's the best pop music you c… [+] Más...

"The last holy writer" is the sixth album by TREMBLING BLUE STARS, thesecond one released worldwide through Elefant Records. This album is dark,intimate, melancholic and cloudy, but every now and then there are rays ofsunshine coming through the clouds, riding sunny melodic breezes. SLOWDIVE and THE CURE are still good references for this music, but they are toolimited to describe the unique sound of TREMBLING BLUE STARS, a sound that'sready to mingle melodic, sensitive pop with many electronic sounds,distortions, noises, static and even field recordings that envelope thesongs with a nostalgic halo. On one song, percussion is provided byfootsteps on dry branches and shingles, and on another song a recording of dawn on the Romney Marsh provides the backdrop. THE RAIN PARADE, MAZZY STAR and GALAXIE 500 come up here and there: on this album there's folk, andthere's electronica and 80's influences and avant country and, of course,there's the best pop music you can hear. There's no doubt you will fall inlove again with Bobby Wratten's music. They have hit the target again.

"The last holy writer" is the proof that one of the most influential bands in indie-pop is at its most creative, daring and inspired, now more concentrated than ever in writing the most beautiful popsongs you've heard for ages.

"The last holy writer" es el sexto disco de TREMBLING BLUE STARS, el segundo que editamos en exclusiva para todo el mundo a través de Elefant Records. Es éste un disco oscuro, íntimo, melancólico y nublado, pero traspasado aquí y allá por rayos de luz y melodías inspiradas. SLOWDIVE y THE CURE siguen siendo buenas referencias, pero se quedan muy cortas para describir el sonido único de TREMBLING BLUE STARS, dispuesto a mezclar el pop melódico y sensible con multitud de sonidos electrónicos y trucos sonoros (distorsiones, ruidos, estática, incluso grabaciones de campo), arreglos envolventes que rodean las canciones y las tiñen de nostalgia. THE RAIN PARADE, MAZZY STAR o GALAXIE 500 aparecen aquí y allá: en este disco hay folk, hay electrónica, hay avant-country y hay influencias de los 80, y por supuesto que hay pop de muchos quilates. No nos cabe duda de que volverás a enamorarte de la música de Bobby Wratten. TREMBLING BLUE STARS han vuelto a dar en la diana.

"The last holy writer" es la prueba palpable de que uno de los grupos más influyentes y admirados de la escena del indiepop internacional sigue en plenitud creativa, ahora más concentrado que nunca en componer las canciones más bellas del planeta pop.

Edición limitada en vinilo doble 10" [-] Contraer

On the fifth album by TBS, Bobby Wratten's songs share the spirit of 70s songwriters such as JACKSON BROWNE (particularly on his most intimate and disheartening albums), or NICK DRAKE's romanticism, along with a present day focus that adds synth-pop elements and a great deal of synth sounds (intelligently mixed with acoustic arrangements as in "If I handle you with care"), or melodic walls of sound as in "Moonlight on snow". On the production desk they are again assisted by Ian Catt (SAINT ETIENNE's engineer and contributor). This is TBS's first brand new material in three years, and this reflects in new territories such as the dub inflections in "The rhythm of your breathing", with a broken rhythm and bass lines of unequivocal Jamaican roots (they have invented indie-dub!), or in the open recognition of their post-punk roots, paying homage to THE CURE and 80's music with "All eternal things". There's a limited edition of this alb… [+] Más...

On the fifth album by TBS, Bobby Wratten's songs share the spirit of 70s songwriters such as JACKSON BROWNE (particularly on his most intimate and disheartening albums), or NICK DRAKE's romanticism, along with a present day focus that adds synth-pop elements and a great deal of synth sounds (intelligently mixed with acoustic arrangements as in "If I handle you with care"), or melodic walls of sound as in "Moonlight on snow". On the production desk they are again assisted by Ian Catt (SAINT ETIENNE's engineer and contributor). This is TBS's first brand new material in three years, and this reflects in new territories such as the dub inflections in "The rhythm of your breathing", with a broken rhythm and bass lines of unequivocal Jamaican roots (they have invented indie-dub!), or in the open recognition of their post-punk roots, paying homage to THE CURE and 80's music with "All eternal things". There's a limited edition of this album in double 10", for vinyl lovers.

Quinto álbum en la carrera del grupo, las canciones de Bobby Wratten comparten el espíritu de cantautores de los 70 como JACKSON BROWNE (especialmente de sus discos más intimistas y descorazonados), o el romanticismo de NICK DRAKE, pero con un enfoque actual que incorpora elementos de la música electrónica y profusión de sonidos sintéticos (combinados inteligentemente con arreglos acústicos como en "If I handle you with care"), o muros de sonido melódicos como el de "Moonlight on snow". En la producción les asiste de nuevo Ian Catt (ingeniero y colaborador de SAINT ETIENNE). Este es el primer material nuevo de TBS en tres años, y eso se refleja en nuevos territorios como el barniz dub de "The rhythm of your breathing", con un ritmo quebrado y unas líneas de bajo de inequívoca procedencia jamaicana (¡han inventado el indie-dub!), o en el abierto reconocimiento de sus raíces afterpunk, homenajeando a THE CURE y a la música de los 80 en "All eternal things". La versión en vinilo es una edición numerada y limitada de 600 copias, presentación de lujo en formato Doble 10" con portada doble. [-] Contraer

This is a superb sound document: a collection of songs that so far had only been included in the singles this British band had released throughout all its career. 17 songs rescued from limited edition singles or versions different to the album ones. 'A certain evening light' is a new miracle of delicate, subtle pop; songs always pervaded with the sweet melancholy Bob endows each of his creations: transparent guitars, arrangements full of good taste, Bob's serene and moving vocals, supported by the ethereal sweetness of Beth and Anne Mari's female backing vocals. Production tasks, as usual in TREMBLING BLUE STARS, are carried out by Ian Catt, who has usually worked with ST ETIENNE and some Elefant artists such as NOSOTRÄSH, CARLOS BERLANGA and NIZA. There's a hidden track not included in the credits: 'Christmas & Train-Trips & Things', which originally appeared in a Christmas sampler given as a freebie at a Shinkansen night. Elefant's edition is a special… [+] Más...

This is a superb sound document: a collection of songs that so far had only been included in the singles this British band had released throughout all its career. 17 songs rescued from limited edition singles or versions different to the album ones. 'A certain evening light' is a new miracle of delicate, subtle pop; songs always pervaded with the sweet melancholy Bob endows each of his creations: transparent guitars, arrangements full of good taste, Bob's serene and moving vocals, supported by the ethereal sweetness of Beth and Anne Mari's female backing vocals. Production tasks, as usual in TREMBLING BLUE STARS, are carried out by Ian Catt, who has usually worked with ST ETIENNE and some Elefant artists such as NOSOTRÄSH, CARLOS BERLANGA and NIZA. There's a hidden track not included in the credits: 'Christmas & Train-Trips & Things', which originally appeared in a Christmas sampler given as a freebie at a Shinkansen night. Elefant's edition is a special edition in digipak.

17 canciones restacadas de singles de edición limitada o versiones diferentes a las aparecidas en sus álbumes. Un disco fundamental para entender la trayectoria de Bob Wratten, alma y miembro fundador de TREMBLING BLUE STARS y que es sin duda alguna, uno de los compositores más dotados y prolíficos que nos han llegado de Inglaterra en los últimos diez años. En el disco hay una canción sorpresa que no aparece en los créditos "Christmas & Train-Trips & Things", que apareció en un recopilatorio navideño que se regalaba en una fiesta del sello Shinkansen. La edición de Elefant es una edición especial en formato digipak. [-] Contraer

Fourth album of the band led by Bob Wratten (ex THE FIELD MICE and NORTHERN PICTURE LIBRARY). Evanescent melancholy, broken-hearted rhymes, introspective moods that are combined with sunny radio-friendly tracks such as 'The ghost of an unkissed kiss'.
Cuarto trabajo del grupo de Bob Wratten (ex THE FIELD MICE y NORTHERN PICTURE LIBRARY). Melancolía evanescente, corazones rotos, ambientes introspectivos y también singles rebosantes de sol y melodía como “The ghost of an unkissed kiss”.

Third album by ex-FIELD MICE Bob Wratten most personal project. This time the songs are enriched by a multilayered production. Melancholy and a sense of nostalgia and regret throughout the whole album, though you can also find perfect pop gems like 'Sad eyes'.
El tercer trabajo del proyecto personal de Bob Wratten. En esta ocasión sus canciones gozan de una producción mucho más cuidada y detallista. Bob sigue componiendo melodramáticas canciones sobre oportunidades perdidas y amores añorados, así como temas pop tan certeros como “Dark eyes”.

After the acclaimed 'Her Handwriting', on his second album as TBS Bob Wratten gets deeper in the subject which inspired that album: the breaking of his relationship with his former girlfriend and bandmate Annemari and the things they lived together, but now from a different, more mellow perspective. Delicious pop and electronic winks work as the best soundtrack for those thoughtful, trembling lyrics. Only to be sold in Spain.
Después del aclamado “Her Handwriting”, en su segundo disco Bob Wratten profundiza en el tema que inspiró aquel hermosísimo disco: su ruptura con su antigua novia y compañera de grupo Annemari y los sucesos que vivieron juntos, pero esta vez desde una perspectiva más serena y distanciada. Pop delicioso y coqueteos con la electrónica sirven de inmejorable colchón a esas letras tan sentidas y estremecedoras.

Cathartic record, devised to forget a love failure. Moving, sad. Ex-FIELD MICE, NORTHERN PICTURE LIBRARY.
Primer disco de Bob Wratten (FIELD MICE, NORTHERN PICTURE LIBRARY), acompañado de Ian Catt (SAINT ETIENNE). Disco conceptual, catártico, concebido para superar un fracaso amoroso de su creador. Emocionante, triste y espeluznantemente sincero. Muy, muy hermoso.