The label gained prominence in the 1980s for releasing albums from alternative rock, postpunk, gothic rock and dream pop artists, such as bauhaus, cocteau twins, modern english, dead can dance, clan of xymox, pixies, throwing muses. The 4ad story, martin astons sprawling and excellent new book about the legendary british record label. The best of lush on red vinyl, but more crucially, the limited edition boxsets of chorus 5 cds presented in a book and origami a 5 lp box released on record store day 2016. Buy facing the other way by martin aston from waterstones today. Campomar bought world rights from matthew hamilton at aitken alexander associates. An nme book of the year 20 a rough trade book of the year 20. At the centre of the book is an exhaustive interview with ivo wattsrussell in his remote home in new mexico, but the retired founder is a much. This mortal coil, birthday party, bauhaus, cocteau twins, pixies. Martin astons love for 4ad shines in this respectful account drawn in large part from interviews with the leading players and artists, most of whom have contributed kristin hersh, frank black, kim deal, robin guthrie, lisa germano et al, to share their respectful and adoring opinions on their time at 4ad.
This first volume spans 198089, arguably the labels most influential period, with 21 tracks covering ground between the birthday partys thunderous zoo music girl and the remastered single version of this mortal coils stillbreathtaking song to the siren, taking in the arabesque. The story of 4ad, is author martin aston s exhaustive and thorough take on what literally became an up and down, then up again, path that 4ad would forge. He has a particularly deep appreciation for the independent music scene. The story of 4ad is not just the bands that sold lots of records. Martin aston book is an in depth look at one of the greatest record labels of all time. Founded by ivo wattsrussell and peter kent in 1979, the label began as axis, but quickly found a lasting name in 4ad. Facing the other way by martin aston overdrive rakuten. Martin aston this mortal coil, birthday party, bauhaus, cocteau twins, pixies, throwing muses, breeders, dead can dance, lisa germano, kristin hersh, belly, red house painters. An nme book of the year 20a rough trade book of the year 20a times literary supplement book of the. Facing the other way the story of 4ad martin aston. Martin aston poses this question near the beginning of facing the other way, his detailed, blowbyblow account of the independent record label 4ad originally named axis, started in 1979. A stitchedin insert numbered and signed by the author and ftow designer and former. The story of 4ad, uk music journalist martin aston describes that mood as beauty masking secrets, feelings buried, persisting in.
Martin aston pens book about 4ad ghettoblaster magazine. To mark the release of martin astons book, facing the other way. All key players are interviewed and no stone left unturned. The story of 4ad sees music writer and sometime q contributor martin aston comprehensively chart the history of the influential indie label. Martin aston is a writer and journalist, covering mostly music but also subjects without a tune andor beat. Aston martin the book books aston martin lifestyle.
Martin aston pens book about 4ad june 24, 20 ivo wattsrussells legendary independent record label 4ad home in the 80s and 90s to the pixies, cocteau twins, this mortal coil, throwing muses and so many more will be the subject an exhaustive history this fall with the publication of journalist martin astons new book. With a cover designed by vaughan oliver this is an essential book for all 4ad fans and anyone who loved the music of that time. This 2cd compilation is included with the limited edition of martin astons book facing the other way the story of 4ad. From 4ads inception in 1980, at the dawn of britains historically influential postpunk movement, the labels enigmatic founder ivo wattsrussell pursued a particularly original, singular and obsessive vision, an artistic. In his exhaustive new history of the label, facing the other way. The story of 4ad, is author martin astons exhaustive and thorough take on what literally became an up and down, then up again, path that 4ad would forge. The first official account of the iconic record label. Facing the other way limited edition martin aston on. As it intention the study of 4ad and its influence on music and culture. Longstanding fan martin astons 600page chronicle is a suitably extravagant enterprise oliver designed the cover but. Martin aston is the author of facing the other way 4. In this comprehensive account concentrating on the labels first two decades up to the point that wattsrussell left, music journalist martin aston explores the fascinating story with unique access to all the key players and pretty much every artist who released a record on 4ad during that time, and to its notoriously reclusive founder. Jun 19, 20 legendary independent record label 4ad home in the 80s and 90s to the pixies, cocteau twins, this mortal coil, throwing muses and so many more will be the subject an exhaustive history this fall with the publication of martin astons new book facing the other way. The book is an exquisite reflection of 4ad itself extravagant, atmospheric, and.
The book was also released in a limited edition of copies. An nme book of the year 20 a rough trade book of the year 20 a times literary supplement book of. The story of 4ad is the first and definitive account of the iconic british record label. From 4ad s inception in 1980, at the dawn of britains historically influential postpunk movement, the labels enigmatic founder ivo wattsrussell pursued a particularly original, singular and obsessive vision, an artistic. It was a joy to go back and talk to members of in camera. Facing the other way tells the story of 4ad from the perspective of not only its main protagonists, but also many of the artists that ended up on the labels roster. During that time, he has contributed to numerous publications, including mojo, q, guardian, the times, attitude, radio times, spin and bbc music online, and has also covered tv, film and lgbt culture. The journalist and author of the recently published book facing the other way. A companion musicstory of 4ad over book while listening on this youtube playlist vol. The story of 4ad by martin aston available from rakuten kobo. The book tells the story of the home to the birthday party, cocteau twins and more through its releases, artwork and the characters behind the records. Martin aston tracked down the enigmatic founders of seminal indie label 4ad to demystify the men behind the music.
Crucial collection of 4ad classics, compiled to accompany martin aston s extensive book on the label. A times literary supplement book of the year 20 this mortal coil, birthday party, bauhaus, cocteau twins, pixies, throwing muses, breeders, dead can dance, lisa germano, kristin hersh, belly, red. Facing the other way the story of 4ad 2014, cd discogs. Its a small part of the story, but it is the story. Martin aston has written about popular music for 30 years. The definitive account of the iconic, influential independent record label, published in sept 20 by harpercollins imprint the friday project. It was originally funded by, and an imprint of, beggars banquet.
Andreas campomar, publishing director at constable little, brown, has signed up martin aston for his book on the queer pioneers of popular music and how they helped change the world. Martin astons love for 4ad shines in this respectful account drawn in large part from interviews with the martin astons love for 4ad shines in this respectful account drawn in large part from interviews with the leading players and artists, most of whom have contributed kristin hersh, frank black, kim deal, robin guthrie, lisa germano et al. The two initially striking components of this book are its sheer size at over 600 pages, only slightly slimmer than bob stanleys entire history of modern pop music and its immediately emblematic mattongloss cover. The official aston martin lifestyle collection, including aston martin merchandise, gifts, models, accessories, clothing and luxury items to purchase online. The story of 4ad, dis celebrates one of our favourite labels with a series. The story of 4ad, networks the labels visual aesthetic. From 4ads inception in 1980, at the dawn of britains post punk movement, the labels enigmatic. Housed in a beautiful slipcase, all packaging designed by vaughan oliver. It, frankly, was the only reliable reference for facing the other way author martin aston whilst working on his 4ad book. The story of 4ad by martin aston 20926 martin aston on. Ivo wattsrussells legendary independent record label 4ad home in the 80s and 90s to the pixies, cocteau twins, this mortal coil, throwing muses and so many more will be the subject an exhaustive history this fall with the publication of journalist martin astons new book facing the other way. But as astona veteran british music journalist whos penned books about bjork and pulpmakes clear, the fundamental virtue is the same. Hes currently searching for life after writing facing the other way.
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