1. CAVE-IN 2. LOSS LEADER 3. JR 4. PICKUP SONG 5. IDES 6. TOM 7. WIRD 8. SMOKING ROOM
Description:
What About The Lonely by Codeine, released 1 September 2023, includes the following tracks: "Jr", "Ides", "Wird" and more.
This version of What About The Lonely comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. -
Record Store Day exclusive limited to 2,000 copies (1000 on red, 1000 on black) on 150 gram vinyl with insert.
Cover sticker says pressed on black vinyl, regardless of actual vinyl color.
Recorded 10/15/92 at Lounge Ax, Chicago, IL.
"What About The Lonely" is a meticulously curated LP by slowcore pioneers Codeine, released by archival specialists Numero. This edition brings together rare tracks, non-album cuts and hard-to-find recordings that capture the band's uniquely fragile balance of glacial tempos, towering guitar distortion and disarming intimacy. Every song unfolds with deliberate slowness, letting silence and space become instruments in their own right; sparse drums, clean yet heavy guitars and resigned, near-whispered vocals draw the listener into a state of suspended melancholy. Pressed on high-quality vinyl and presented with careful attention to sound and packaging, this LP is designed for immersive, start-to-finish listening, revealing new shades of emotion with every spin. It is an essential piece for anyone interested in the evolution of indie rock, slowcore and the more introspective side of the 1990s underground.
Codeine's influence on alternative music far outweighs their relatively compact discography. Emerging at the turn of the 1990s, they helped define the slowcore genre with releases that stood in stark contrast to the era's louder, faster trends. Their songs are marked by a radical slowness, emotional restraint and an almost architectural sense of dynamics: quiet passages stretch out like winter landscapes before collapsing into distorted, cathartic climaxes. While never a mainstream act, Codeine became a cult name, inspiring countless bands in indie rock, post-rock and shoegaze scenes that followed. Their work is frequently cited as a touchstone for artists seeking to blend intensity with vulnerability and minimalism with emotional depth.
Behind this release stands Numero, a label renowned for its dedication to preserving and reintroducing important yet often overlooked music. Specializing in lovingly produced reissues, anthologies and archival projects, Numero digs deep into back catalogues and forgotten scenes, restoring them with audiophile care and extensive curatorial work. Their trademark is a combination of precise remastering, thoughtful track selection and high-grade physical presentation, from sturdy jackets to detailed liner notes. With "What About The Lonely", Numero applies this philosophy to Codeine's legacy, offering a definitive, carefully assembled LP that allows both long-time fans and new listeners to experience the band's stark, haunting beauty in its most tangible form.
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