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01. The Bathers - Thrive
02. The Bathers - Girlfriend
03. The Bathers - If Love Could Last Forever
04. The Bathers - East Of East Delier
05. The Bathers - Kelvingrove Baby
06. The Bathers - Dial
07. The Bathers - Once Upon A Time On The Rapenburg
08. The Bathers - Girl From The Polders
09. The Bathers - The Fragrance Remains Insane
10. The Bathers - Hellespont In A Storm
11. The Bathers - Twelve
ARTIST
TITLE
Kelvingrove Baby
FORMAT
CD

LABEL
CATALOG #
MA 088CD MA 088CD
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
10/30/2020

Marina present the long-awaited reissue of The Bathers' Kelvingrove Baby, originally released in 1997. The Bathers (aka Chris Thomson) from Glasgow are somewhat of a Scottish national treasure. Listen to these albums, and you'll know why. Enter a musical universe of intricate arrangements, lush orchestrations, swoony vocals, and songs of deep emotional beauty. With nods to Van Morrison, Tom Waits, David Bowie, Tim Hardin, and Leonard Cohen. Moody Wurlitzers and mesmerizing pianos are joined by violins, accordions, and acoustic guitars to create a hypnotic, totally unique sound. Chamber pop at its very best. James Grant of Love & Money, and Thomson's fellow musician in legendary '80s pop band Friends Again, supplies backing vocals and guitar. Isobel Campbell from Belle & Sebastian plays cello. A match made in heaven with the music of Chris Thomson. Turn the lights down low, turn up the volume, and get on a trip with these very special, truly cinematic and, yes, quite spectacular albums. CD version comes in gatefold digisleeve; includes booklet with lyrics.