Occasionally a record will surprise you. It will get under your skin and stay there for days, begging repeated spins and endless scrolling through the liner notes. I'm a huge fan of when this happens and more so because I had a good feeling with this record from the word go.
Creepoid - Cemetery Highrise Slum - Collect Records - 1st Press - Bone/?
There's something about this band that made me fall in love with them, without really clicking hard with their music. Something kept pulling me back in for another listen. It started with their split with Shores, and since then I've been really digging this band hard. Through their catalogue, their sound manages to become more refined yet more loose. It's cool. I've had this record a short time and it's my favourite of theirs by quite a stretch.
A close up of the cover reveals the spot UV band logo laid over the artwork. The photograph here is super spooky, and got me really excited for the album. The title was a great hit for me too, it's pretty apt for the sound and overall gritty feeling of what this band are up to right now.
Back Cover // B-Side
The back of the sleeve has the title of the LP in spot UV finish. In this light you also get a bit more of the 'Bone' look. It's weird, there's very little knowledge about this variant kicking about online. The three variants on the Collect Store are /400 each. There was a tour variant on Sea Blue and Bone mix. However, this flat Bone is a little harder to get information on. It's readily available on Discogs so I'm not assuming it's a particularly limited pressing, but if anyone knows anything please hit me up!
Inside the sleeve you get this neat live poster. This band just look so fucking cool right? Not a microphone in sight either. Creepoid in huge letters also UV's across the entire thing and it looks magnificent and should really be seen in person for the effect. Collect went all out on a cool package for this one, and I'm looking forward to picking up a couple more newer releases from the label.
Sticker on the shrinkwrap. When I move it into a polysleeve I'll try and salvage this because it looks pretty nice next to the art.
And finally, there is a fully printed insert / dust sleeve with lyrics/ credits etc. However, there is a fairly poignant Jack 'O' Lantern candy carrier.
Happy Halloween dudes!
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