![]() ‘And Also The Trees’ have been performing live and creatively developing since they formed in rural Worcestershire at the beginning of the post punk era in 1980. Their inclusion brings a twist to this band’s subtle yet intriguing evolution. Written and recorded over 3 years in London, Switzerland and in an ancient barn not far from their Midland’s roots, founding members Simon and Justin Jones who form the core of ‘And Also The Trees’ with maverick drummer Paul Hill are joined for the first time by Grant Gordon on bass guitar and Colin Ozanne on clarinet. Within the panorama and filmic landscapes that open up from the music, stories and fragments of stories are told, about people, the spaces they occupy, their closeness and the distance that lies between them. With the addition of both A & B sides of their - 'first two single releases Shantell'and The secret sea', the second disc of the release also features the debut recordings made in 1981 with Robert Smith and Mike Hedges for the self-released cassette From under the hill', available on vinyl for the very - 'first time and something of a holy grail for both collectors and fans of and also the trees'and The Cure alike.ġ4. Recorded in London in 1983, the album was produced by Laurence Tolhurst of The Cure, with whom they toured during the - 'first years of the band's life.Ĭonsidered by many now as a post-punk classic, the album is excellently recorded and whilst the production is polished and meticulously executed, the youthful energy and raw passion of And also the trees'is perfectly captured. In recognition of their 40th anniversary And also the trees'are re-issuing their self-titled debut album in a special double-vinyl remastered edition.
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