Originally released in 1989, the third and penultimate studio album "Playing with Fire" by Spacemen 3 (Sonic Boom a.k.a. Peter Kember (Spectrum / E.A.R.) and Jason Pierce (Spiritualized)) has been repressed for 2022 due to continued demand.
The artwork stays true to the original. Whilst the new heavyweight 180g transparent yellow vinyl sounds crisp, complementing everything about the aesthetic of this record.
Featuring the brilliant singles “Revolution” & “Lord Can You Hear Me”. This record is an unrelenting psychedelic experience, with razor-blade riffs and drones that lead you into a sonic underworld of alienation, desolation and raw power.
“one of the best records released by an independent band this year. Adjectives that come to mind are unrelenting, punishing, psychedelic. The razor-blade riffs lead you into a sonic underworld of alienation, desolation and raw power...the band are one of the most interesting around. — Ron Rom, NME.
“a powerful, anthemic "mind-melting crunch" Ned Raggett, AllMusic.
Tracklisting
Honey
Come Down Softly to My Soul
How Does It Feel?
I Believe It
Revolution
Let Me Down Gently
So Hot (Wash Away All of My Tears)
Suicide
Lord Can You Hear Me?
Come Down Softly to My Soul
How Does It Feel?
I Believe It
Revolution
Let Me Down Gently
So Hot (Wash Away All of My Tears)
Suicide
Lord Can You Hear Me?
Vinyl Cat Number ORBIT057LP – Transparent Yellow
CD Cat Number ORBIT011CD
Previous Space Age Recordings versions have included ORBIT011LP in standard black vinyl and 100 copies in fluorescent orange, given to the first 100 orders direct from Space Age Recordings online shop in 1999.
ORBIT057LP was first released in 2017 – 1000 orange heavy weight vinyl copies for RSD. This was followed by a standard black vinyl re-issue in 2018.
All previous versions have sold out.