From: reynhout@cs.uri.edu (Andrew)
Newsgroups: alt.music.alternative
Subject: New 4AD newsletter
Date: 22 Jan 93 08:18:28 GMT
Organization: University of Rhode Island, Computer Science Dept.


[this was transcribed for the 4AD mailing list, so it assumes some
pretty current familiarity with the material.  I should retype it, but
that would take a long time.]

[all typos are mine...it was typed quickly, but I was careful on the 
important parts, like release dates...]

[begin newsletter]

   ...list of 1992 releases...

   Upcoming releases:
     2 Feb  UVS _Rev_
            Belly _Star_

   Special Artist News...
   Several 4AD artists are in the studio preparing their albums for releas
in 1993, the following is an update on their progress:

Frank Black is the name of the man, the band, and the album.  He used to go
by Black Francis and now he has recorded his first album without the rest
of the Pixies;  This 4AD/Elektra release is slated to be instores March 9.
The album was recorded in LA.  Mr. Black collaborated on the project with
Eric Feldman (Pere Ubu); the album features several sessions with Joey
Santiago of Pixies.

Red House Painters are in the final mixing stage of their first full studio
album.  The self produced double album will be self-titled and should be
released worldwide in late April.  Look for a couple of RHP EPs later in
1993 since they have recorded 24 songs.

HNIA have wrapped up their third full-length album for 4AD.  _Mouth_by_Mouth_
was recorded at the band's studio in Livonia, MI, and will be instores on
April 13.  The band played as a trio on October 30 in NYC at a 4AD showcase
along with RHP and Belly.  They are also planning a few live dates in Feb/Mar
and a nationwide tour following the release of the album.

Heidi Berry and DCD are both working on new albums for release in Spring
or summer on 1993.  DCD have been working in Brendan Perry's studio which
he built in his house (an old church off the coast of Ireland).  Heidi
is working with producer Hugh Jones (Pale Saints).

The Breeders are now down to a slim 4-piece outfitand will start recording
their second full-length album this month.  The Breeders are: Kim & Kelley,
Josie, and Jim.  The band recently completed a brief tour of America with
the DC-based trio Unrest opening for all shows.

Other News...

A few months back, 4AD launched a new label in England called Guernica.  The
new label is specifically designed to license albums for release in Britain.
Each Guernica release is available on every format and the vinyl has
consistently included a bonus 7" single with tracks or versions not avail
on the CD or cassette.

   GU1  Unrest _Imerial_ffrr_
   GU2  Underground Lovers _Leaves_me_Blind_
   Gu3  Bettie Serveert _Palomine_

   Ultra Vivid Scene and Frank Black are both working on plans for separate
US tours this Spring.  Keep an eye out for tour dates.

   Belly have a new bass player in their ranks.  Gail Greenwood will be the
permanent replacement for their two previous bassists Fred and Leslie.  The
band will head out on the road in American this March.
[interjection: Gail Greenwood is an acquaintence from way back of mine.  She
was in a band called Boneyard..it was kinda big here in Rhode Island, and
she went to school with my sister.  I first met her when working on a
compilation of local bands...back in 1987 or so.  She's a BIG surprise...
for a number of reasons, but I'm very impressed with their selection process.
They could have gotten ANYONE.]

   Kristin Hersh of the Throwing Muses [sic] is planning on recording a solo
acoustic album later this year. [recouping legal losses...but this might
be overkill for all but the most rabid Muses fans...]

   Pale Saints  Ian Masters, a singing and bass playing part of Pale Saints
since its inception in 1987 has left, citing his reason as his "arms becoming
too short."  He is presently building music with Chris Trout of A.C.Temple,
the fruits of which may be released by Guernica next year.  He wishes the
remaining members of the band good fortune.
   Merial Barnham (vox/gtr), Graeme Naysmith (gtr) and Chris Cooper (drums)
will continue as Pale Saints, joined by Canadian Colleen Browne (bass).
Pale Saints are currently writing new material, which will probably be
released on 4AD in late 1993.

   Matt Johnson's debut solo album _Burning_Blue_Soul_ will be reissued on
April 27.  The album has been available as a vinyl only import release since
the initial release in September 1981.  This CD only release will feature
all new artwork much different from the 2 different covers that 4AD has
previously issued.  This album is the culmination of Johnson's early
experiments with the band The The.

   March 9, 1993....This Mortal Coil  _1983-1991_
   The 4 CD box set celebrates the first time ever that all three TMC albums
will be available in the US.  The limited edition box contains a 4th CD with
the original versions of 21 songs that TMC have covered on their albums.
This originals CD will not be available outside of this set.  The set is
only available in the US -- it will not be a 4AD UK release.

[end of newsletter]

   the new UVS track "Blood and Thunder" is disappointing.  I have a disc
with two versions on it, the 5.30 radio edit and the 10.26(?) album version.
The album version is (thankfully) much better........we'll see as for the
rest of the album.

   The Belly single is badly picked, I think...but it's still great.
But the album is FANTASTIC.  Go get it.  The EPs are still not fully
duplicated, but there are a few crossed tracks.  It's all great.
I always knew Tanya was a songwriter, but she has *really* impressed the
hell out of me.  What was Kristin thinkin'??

   The newsletter came with two postcards...the cover of the RHP album, and
the TMC album _Filigree_&_Shadow_, which appears to have been adopted as
the cover art for the box set.

   That's all.
   Andrew
-- 
   Andrew <reynhout@cs.uri.edu>    "Which is Zen -- The head in the stars,
                                    or the body in a chair?"  - Kristin Hersh