[2016-07-22] The Velvet Crush "Pre-Teen Symphonies" general release of demos/live collection (Omnivore)

Linda · **Posted:** Fri May 27, 2016 7:47 pm

Description
When Rhode Island’s Velvet Crush appeared on the scene in the early 1990s, they were obviously a force to be reckoned with. Signing with England’s Creation Records (Oasis, My Bloody Valentine, Teenage Fanclub), they released their debut LP in 1991. But, it was 1994’s Teenage Symphonies To God (the title being a play on Brian Wilson’s description for what would become SMiLE) that put them on the map. Co-produced by the legendary Mitch Easter, it opened America’s eyes to what those over the pond were so wild about.

But, what was the genesis of that record? Find out with Pre-Teen Symphonies, a collection of 16 recordings from Velvet Crush previously available in a very limited quantity from the band’s own Action Musik label. 8 demos (including one for the classic single “Hold Me Up”) and 8 tracks recorded live in 1994 at Cabaret Metro in Chicago.

As the band proved the past was the future by taking elements from classic ’60s melodies, ’70s power pop, and ’80s reinvention, Pre-Teen Symphonies is a unique look into the development of a classic, and the live power that drove it.

Find your path with Pre-Teen Symphonies!

Tracklist
Pre-Teen Demos:
1. Hold Me Up
2. My Blank Pages
3. Time Wraps Around You
4. Not Standing Down
5. Turn Down
6. This Life Is Killing Me
7. Weird Summer
8. Star Trip
Live At Cabaret Metro, Chicago:
9. Windows Of The World
10. My Blank Pages
11. Ash And Earth
12. Time Wraps Around You
13. Atmosphere
14. This Life Is Killing Me
15. Hold Me Up
16. Remember The Lightning

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Linda · **Posted:** Fri May 27, 2016 7:54 pm

NoPhoneNoPoolNoPets · 17 Jul 2007

I would definitely be in for this one, but it appears to be a re-pack and re-release of the TSTG demos from "Melody Freaks", with the addition of the "Rock Concert" live album.

Great stuff, and highly recommended (if you do not already own the previous releases of this material).

Greg Carrier · 25 Nov 2006

Omnivore is the coolest label on the planet.

[2016-07-22] The Velvet Crush "Pre-Teen Symphonies" general release of demos/live collection (Omnivore)

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