Printemps noir
Produced by Cocteau Twins guitarist Robin Guthrie, "Black Spring" was the result of several months of writing by Lush. The band originally intended to release a full-length studio album in spring 1991, but found themselves with little material after the release of their 1990 EPs. Lush recorded "Black Spring" at September Sound in London in September 1991, experimenting with their guitar and drum sound using sequencers and MIDI.