Beachwood Sparks - Beachwood Sparks (20th Anniversary)

Beachwood Sparks celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their self-titled debut album with this special edition that includes an extra record of previously unreleased music. Originally issued on Sub Pop Records in 2000, the album helped pioneer the West Coast Americana / Country Rock sound. Beachwood Sparks opened up a new generation to the West Coast sounds of The Byrds / Flying Burrito Brothers with their own spin of 90s indie-rock and post-punk influences.

Most of the members of the group had already been making music for a long time when they started Beachwood Sparks, notably with lo-fi heroes Further, and it shows. They play with confidence and restraint, while still filling the up tempo songs with a sense of joy and the sad songs with tear-streaked soul. Beachwood Sparks might not be the first band to give cosmic country a shot, but their debut album proves right away that they are one of the best.

20th Anniversary heavyweight double vinyl produced by Curation Records in 2021. Gatefold sleeve.

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