"When Talk Talk dropped the band's fourth album, Spirit of Eden in 1988, even some of their most ardent fans didn't know what to make of it. After making their name on New Wave hits including "Talk Talk" and the timeless "It's My Life," singer-songwriter Mark Hollis and company took a hard left turn into free-form jazz and improvisation on Spirit of Eden."
"In the years following its release, however, that foray into uncharted territory proved wildly influential, proving to be a building block in what would become known as post-rock. The album went on to inspire a wide range of artists, including Sigur Rós, Mogwai, Low, Doves, and latter-period Radiohead. On January 23rd, Spirit of Eden is set for reissue as a single LP vinyl release, cut at half-speed by Matt Colton at Metropolis and overseen by drummer Lee Harris and Mark Hollis' son, Charlie."
Released in 1988, Spirit of Eden was Talk Talk's fourth album and a departure from New Wave into free-form jazz and improvisation. The shift confused many ardent fans and landed the album on lists of artists who alienated listeners. Over years the album became influential and helped lay groundwork for the post-rock genre. Spirit of Eden inspired Sigur Rós, Mogwai, Low, Doves, and latter-period Radiohead. A single-LP half-speed cut reissue by Matt Colton at Metropolis is scheduled for January 23rd, overseen by drummer Lee Harris and Mark Hollis' son, Charlie. Side B tracks include 'Inheritance,' 'I Believe in You,' and 'Wealth'.
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