Martin aston 4ad book

Facing the other way the story of 4ad 2014, cd discogs. Martin aston pens book about 4ad ghettoblaster magazine. Martin aston is a writer and journalist, covering mostly music but also subjects without a tune andor beat. Its a small part of the story, but it is the story. The 4ad story, martin astons sprawling and excellent new book about the legendary british record label. Martin aston poses this question near the beginning of facing the other way, his detailed, blowbyblow account of the independent record label 4ad originally named axis, started in 1979. The best of lush on red vinyl, but more crucially, the limited edition boxsets of chorus 5 cds presented in a book and origami a 5 lp box released on record store day 2016. An nme book of the year 20a rough trade book of the year 20a times literary supplement book of the. The story of 4ad by martin aston 20926 martin aston on. The story of 4ad, dis celebrates one of our favourite labels with a series. Hes currently searching for life after writing facing the other way. During that time, he has contributed to numerous publications, including mojo, q, guardian, the times, attitude, radio times, spin and bbc music online, and has also covered tv, film and lgbt culture. It was originally funded by, and an imprint of, beggars banquet.

Towards the end of martin astons monumental history of the 4ad record label he claims that one of the labels later signings was guilty of lacking transcendence p. This first volume spans 198089, arguably the labels most influential period, with 21 tracks covering ground between the birthday partys thunderous zoo music girl and the remastered single version of this mortal coils stillbreathtaking song to the siren, taking in the arabesque. Martin aston this mortal coil, birthday party, bauhaus, cocteau twins, pixies, throwing muses, breeders, dead can dance, lisa germano, kristin hersh, belly, red house painters. Martin aston tracked down the enigmatic founders of seminal indie label 4ad to demystify the men behind the music. The story of 4ad, is author martin aston s exhaustive and thorough take on what literally became an up and down, then up again, path that 4ad would forge. Jun 19, 20 legendary independent record label 4ad home in the 80s and 90s to the pixies, cocteau twins, this mortal coil, throwing muses and so many more will be the subject an exhaustive history this fall with the publication of martin astons new book facing the other way. He has a particularly deep appreciation for the independent music scene. Facing the other way tells the story of 4ad from the perspective of not only its main protagonists, but also many of the artists that ended up on the labels roster. From 4ad s inception in 1980, at the dawn of britains historically influential postpunk movement, the labels enigmatic founder ivo wattsrussell pursued a particularly original, singular and obsessive vision, an artistic. The first official account of the iconic record label. The story of 4ad sees music writer and sometime q contributor martin aston comprehensively chart the history of the influential indie label. Facing the other way the story of 4ad martin aston.

Crucial collection of 4ad classics, compiled to accompany martin aston s extensive book on the label. The label gained prominence in the 1980s for releasing albums from alternative rock, postpunk, gothic rock and dream pop artists, such as bauhaus, cocteau twins, modern english, dead can dance, clan of xymox, pixies, throwing muses. An nme book of the year 20 a rough trade book of the year 20 a times literary supplement book of. In this comprehensive account concentrating on the labels first two decades up to the point that wattsrussell left, music journalist martin aston explores the fascinating story with unique access to all the key players and pretty much every artist who released a record on 4ad during that time, and to its notoriously reclusive founder. To mark the release of martin astons book, facing the other way.

This 2cd compilation is included with the limited edition of martin astons book facing the other way the story of 4ad. The story of 4ad por martin aston disponible en rakuten kobo. In his exhaustive new history of the label, facing the other way. A stitchedin insert numbered and signed by the author and ftow designer and former. Campomar bought world rights from matthew hamilton at aitken alexander associates. Housed in a beautiful slipcase, all packaging designed by vaughan oliver. All key players are interviewed and no stone left unturned. Martin astons love for 4ad shines in this respectful account drawn in large part from interviews with the leading players and artists, most of whom have contributed kristin hersh, frank black, kim deal, robin guthrie, lisa germano et al, to share their respectful and adoring opinions on their time at 4ad. From 4ads inception in 1980, at the dawn of britains historically influential postpunk movement, the labels enigmatic founder ivo wattsrussell pursued a particularly original, singular and obsessive vision, an artistic. An nme book of the year 20 a rough trade book of the year 20.

Andreas campomar, publishing director at constable little, brown, has signed up martin aston for his book on the queer pioneers of popular music and how they helped change the world. But as astona veteran british music journalist whos penned books about bjork and pulpmakes clear, the fundamental virtue is the same. Facing the other way limited edition martin aston on. A companion musicstory of 4ad over book while listening on this youtube playlist vol. Martin aston book is an in depth look at one of the greatest record labels of all time. The story of 4ad, is author martin astons exhaustive and thorough take on what literally became an up and down, then up again, path that 4ad would forge. The story of 4ad is the first and definitive account of the iconic british record label. Longstanding fan martin astons 600page chronicle is a suitably extravagant enterprise oliver designed the cover but. The story of 4ad is not just the bands that sold lots of records. Facing the other way by martin aston overdrive rakuten. Buy facing the other way by martin aston from waterstones today. Aston martin the book books aston martin lifestyle.

Martin aston pens book about 4ad june 24, 20 ivo wattsrussells legendary independent record label 4ad home in the 80s and 90s to the pixies, cocteau twins, this mortal coil, throwing muses and so many more will be the subject an exhaustive history this fall with the publication of journalist martin astons new book. It, frankly, was the only reliable reference for facing the other way author martin aston whilst working on his 4ad book. With a cover designed by vaughan oliver this is an essential book for all 4ad fans and anyone who loved the music of that time. The book tells the story of the home to the birthday party, cocteau twins and more through its releases, artwork and the characters behind the records. A times literary supplement book of the year 20 this mortal coil, birthday party, bauhaus, cocteau twins, pixies, throwing muses, breeders, dead can dance, lisa germano, kristin hersh, belly, red. The story of 4ad, uk music journalist martin aston describes that mood as beauty masking secrets, feelings buried, persisting in. The book was also released in a limited edition of copies. The definitive account of the iconic, influential independent record label, published in sept 20 by harpercollins imprint the friday project. The story of 4ad, networks the labels visual aesthetic. Martin aston has written about popular music for 30 years.

Ivo wattsrussells legendary independent record label 4ad home in the 80s and 90s to the pixies, cocteau twins, this mortal coil, throwing muses and so many more will be the subject an exhaustive history this fall with the publication of journalist martin astons new book facing the other way. The official aston martin lifestyle collection, including aston martin merchandise, gifts, models, accessories, clothing and luxury items to purchase online. It was a joy to go back and talk to members of in camera. As it intention the study of 4ad and its influence on music and culture. This mortal coil, birthday party, bauhaus, cocteau twins, pixies. Founded by ivo wattsrussell and peter kent in 1979, the label began as axis, but quickly found a lasting name in 4ad. The two initially striking components of this book are its sheer size at over 600 pages, only slightly slimmer than bob stanleys entire history of modern pop music and its immediately emblematic mattongloss cover. Martin astons love for 4ad shines in this respectful account drawn in large part from interviews with the martin astons love for 4ad shines in this respectful account drawn in large part from interviews with the leading players and artists, most of whom have contributed kristin hersh, frank black, kim deal, robin guthrie, lisa germano et al. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. The journalist and author of the recently published book facing the other way. The story of 4ad by martin aston available from rakuten kobo.