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Tracklist
| Way The World Is | 2:40 |
| You Tear The World In Two | 3:01 |
| Sea Of Sound | 5:51 |
| True Coming Dream | 2:29 |
| Little Hammer | 2:17 |
| Insubstantial | 4:15 |
| A Deep Sleep For Steven | 3:43 |
| Language Of Flowers | 2:54 |
| Fell From The Sun | 4:45 |
| Sight Of You | 5:37 |
| Time Thief | 3:27 |
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Ahoyskin
February 7, 2020
referencing The Comforts Of Madness 30th Anniversary Re:Masters, LP, Album + LP, Comp + Ltd, S/Edition, Cle, 4AD 0159 LPX
I can't believe there's no DLC included. I bought the download off the 4AD site a few years ago just to have a digital copy. I just took it for granted that the bonus material would be digitally included with the vinyl purchase.
rushgino
February 1, 2020
referencing The Comforts Of Madness 30th Anniversary Re:Masters, LP, Album + LP, Comp + Ltd, S/Edition, Cle, 4AD 0159 LPX
This sounds fantastic, 4AD did a great job as usual
cptdavious
January 20, 2020
referencing The Comforts Of Madness 30th Anniversary Re:Masters, LP, Album + LP, Comp + Ltd, S/Edition, Cle, 4AD 0159 LPX
I never heard the original LP, however this new 30th Anniversary edition (double clear LP) is fantastic sounding. The vinyl has no defects or surface noise (always wash your new records prior to first listen). The music is dynamic, spacious and enjoyable to listen to. Even the bonus LP containing the demo's and peel sessions sound very very good. Well done on this re-release and bonus content! I hope "In Ribbons" gets this same treatment!
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Michael_P
January 10, 2020
referencing The Comforts Of Madness, LP, Album, CAD 0002
My copy brought at the time of release in Soho (Sister Ray I think) came with a free promo poster. Wonderful album.
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ExtendedPlayer
June 16, 2019
referencing The Comforts Of Madness, LP, Album, CAD 0002
I mean, you know, I'm biased and everything, but...still one of the greatest debut albums.
Pancho_Ramone
May 20, 2019
edited 8 months ago
referencing The Comforts Of Madness, CD, Album, cad 0002 cd
referencing The Comforts Of Madness, CD, Album, cad 0002 cd
I think this album's somewhat unsung nature comes from the fact that it's slightly miscategorized. Rather than your normal shoegaze fare it's more along the lines of something a Wedding Present/Black Tambourine/Sarah Records type jangly twee pop band wouldve done after getting their chamomile tea spiked with some LSD. Whichever way you slice it it's a rainy day classic.
Spacemoth65
February 19, 2018
referencing The Comforts Of Madness, LP, Album, Ltd, Wit, cad 0002
'Tea Towels' is presumably, one of the band's in-jokes that singer/bassist Ian Masters is so particularly fond of indulging in. :)
harakeric69
July 2, 2017
referencing The Comforts Of Madness, CD, Album, cad 0002 cd
speaking of classic : dreamy and creative exuberance silently psychedelic *****
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darkwave
May 11, 2012
referencing The Comforts Of Madness, CD, Album, cad 0002 cd
To this day, "The Comforts of Madness" remains one of my favorite albums. There are shoegaze bands who sold more records, who got more press in NME & Melody Maker, and who are more frequently cited as influences on contemporary bands, but let's not sell the Pale Saints short. You would be hard pressed to find a more cohesive shoegaze album from start to finish. A treasure of the 4AD catalog!
wharf99
February 15, 2020