I almost didn't post about this record; not because it doesn't sound great because it really does. I nearly didn't post because I just assumed that everyone reading this blog has a copy, knows that it's great and the colourway is neat and don't need me telling them so. But something cool happened; I showed this record to my Mum when I visited her a week or so back and she fell in love with it. I have a lot to thank for her, being the cool lady that introduced me to everything from Suede to Counting Crows to Rancid to Alanis Morrissette. So fuck it, if it's cool enough to tell my Mum about, you lot can hear it too.
Basement -Promise Everything - Run For Cover Records - 1st Press - Baby Pink A-Side + Hot Pink B-Side /1000 (Banquet Records Exclusive)
Before we go any further, the odd placement for photographing is due to having no natural light in my house where a flat surface resides so this will have to do for now. Sorry about that. The art is super weird, and I'm feeling it as it kind of works and looks like it should be there. The variant is super impressive too, if somewhat inaccurately described. The record is cut at 45rpm and sounds beautiful too, but we're not here to hear about that.
Back Cover // B-Side
The centre labels are a nice little feature, using little excerpts from the artwork really well; almost to the point where these small sections stand on their own without need for a wider context.
The insert is a 24''x24'' foldout poster that has this new logo across it. It looks a little weird at this size, but seeing it up close made me notice the PE written inside it (it looks really obvious to me now and I can't believe I ever missed it).
The other side of the insert is a bunch of photographs of the band (mostly looking like tour shots) with the lyrics and credits around the outer edge. Following the lyrics and having to rotate the insert as you go along is no easy task, especially with all the photos to distract you from the small print!
Artwork by R.V 1972 is pretty intriguing, I've had a quick lurk online to find more but it's a bit of a dead end for me sadly. If anyone knows anything more than I do then please let me in on it?
So there we go, it's a great record and Banquet still have copies. I always preferred Colourmeinkindness to any of Basement's previous work, but I've listened to this record pretty much daily with very few exceptions in full, and some of the songs are irresistible.
With the pre-order at Banquet there was also an option to grab this 7'', and aside from the RFC store I think all bets were off for buying this so I dived in. The cover art seems to be from the same guy/ gal and the sketch work centre labels are a cool touch, though I think they may be from a different artist. There doesn't seem to be much in the way of pressing info on this, but I know another variant on Gold(?) also exists that came with a deluxe bundle of some sorts.
Funny side note. I got talking to Alex Henery from Basement last time I saw them about Red Hot Chili Peppers as we were both wearing RHCP shirts. He had a great One Hot Minute era tour shirt, that I'm still trying to find. The swirl in the background reminds me of the Office Of Future Plans' Self Titled record.
The insert kind of looks like an RFC newsletter with the busy layout, and here you can see where the centre label art came from. Also, the demo of Halo is the real winner of this release and I'm glad I dived in.
Finally, this arrived separately and hence why it's not photographed in the same place. In fact, I haven't had time to flick through it yet, but I have an old Basement zine or two that I've enjoyed so I can only assume I'll get the same thing here.
It's been a bit of a long one so thanks for sticking it out.
Kane
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