Description
The Era of Condolence is a six-track cassette-only mini album by the American indie-rock band The Throes, self-released in 1989. Re-issued on CD and vinyl LP in 2020 featuring three bonus tracks.
The debut demo from The Throes, and what a demo it is. The Throes went on to being signed to all kinds of labels, and this demo was even released with a special edition of their 12 Before 9 album that was released in a round metal tin (it was a 90s thing). The Throes did the whole “90s jangle alternative rock” sound very, very well. Their sound has been compared to a mixture of R.E.M. and The Smiths, and I think that is a good description for this demo. Some sources say that «Elizabeth» was not on this demo, but this copy has it at the end of side 2. Of course, it is pretty obvious that the song title was added to the J-card after it was printed, so I wonder if they just forgot to label some tapes? Interestingly, none of the songs here made it onto any of their later albums (although «Elizabeth» and «Dead End Street» got considerable attention from being featured on the Argh!!! compilation by R.E.X. Records). Probably one of my top favorite demos of this genre. [Christian Tape Underground, June 8, 2018]
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Cassette tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Come Home”
A2. “Heritage”
A3. “Think Of You”
Side Two
B1. “Circles”
B2. “No Map”
B3. “Dead End Street”
Note: Remastered and re-issued in 2020 on both CD and Limited Edition 180g Transparent Green & White 12-inch vinyl LP, licensed to Lo-Fidelity Records. Tracklist: 01. Come Home (3:16) 02. Heritage (2:38) 03. Think Of You (3:38) 04. Elisabeth (3:21) 05. Circles (2:50) 06. No Map (3:13) 07. Dead End Street (5:58) 08. Icarus (3:15) 09. Why Don’t You (4:51). Available at Bandcamp: https://thethroes.bandcamp.com/album/the-era-of-condolence
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