CD 4ad/ Beggars Group / Indigo Release date: 26/Jan/2024
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#856 in Other Alternative #4443 in Rock
Style:
Other Alternative
Product No.:
2101026963
Details / Tracklist:
1: King Of Sweden () 2: The Tower () 3: Deep In The Night () 4: Say Goodbye () 5: Give Me The Ghost Back () 6: Corner Of My Eye () 7: The Thief () 8: Iris () 9: The Fight () 10: Peach () 11: The Sickness () 12: The Garden Wheel ()
Description:
Runningtime: 00:00:00, Art Direction: Nolen Strals, Cover: Beedallo, Engineer: Steve Wright (25), Engineer [Additional Engineering]: Paul Mercer, Mastered By: Joe LaPorta, Mixed By: Chris Coady, Mixed By: Steve Wright (25), Producer: Future Islands, Producer: Steve Wright (25), Written-By: Future Islands, Guitar: Jeff McGrath (4), Cello: Amy Shook, Labelcode 05253542 (4AD0621CD), Phonographic Copyright (p) Future Islands, Copyright (c) Future Islands, Licensed To 4AD Ltd., Recorded At Wrightway Studios, Mastered At Sterling Sound
"People Who Aren't There Anymore" is a CD release by the acclaimed synth-driven indie band Future Islands, issued by the renowned independent label group 4AD / Beggars Group / Indigo. The album continues the band's signature blend of pulsating bass lines, shimmering synths and emotionally charged vocals, exploring themes of change, memory, loss and resilience. Melodic hooks and atmospheric arrangements carry Samuel T. Herring's intense, expressive voice, which moves between intimate tenderness and cathartic outbursts. Carefully sequenced tracks create a cohesive listening journey that shifts from danceable, upbeat moments to reflective, late-night ballads, making this CD ideal for both focused listening and immersive repeat plays. As a physical edition, the CD offers high-quality audio and a tangible way to experience the album, often accompanied by artwork and packaging that visually extend its mood and narrative.
Future Islands, formed in the mid-2000s, have grown from an underground favorite into an internationally respected band, known in particular for their breakout success with the single "Seasons (Waiting on You)" and the album "Singles," which brought them to a much wider audience. Their passionate live performances--especially Herring's distinctive stage presence--have earned them a devoted fanbase and numerous television appearances and festival slots around the world. Over the course of several studio albums and extensive touring, Future Islands have refined a recognizable sound that bridges synth-pop, new wave and indie rock, while always keeping heartfelt songwriting at the core. "People Who Aren't There Anymore" fits into this evolution as a mature work that balances accessibility with emotional depth.
The CD is released under 4AD / Beggars Group / Indigo, a constellation of influential independent music companies known for artist-driven rosters and high production standards. 4AD, as part of the Beggars Group, has a long history of working with innovative, often genre-defining artists across alternative, indie and experimental styles. Their releases are noted for strong artistic direction, distinctive visual design and lasting catalog value, supporting musicians with the freedom to develop long-term careers rather than chasing quick trends. Indigo acts as an important distribution and partner structure in German-speaking and European markets, helping to bring these carefully curated releases into record stores and collections. Together, 4AD / Beggars Group / Indigo stand for quality, credibility and a deep commitment to independent music culture--qualities that are also reflected in this Future Islands CD.
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People Who Aren't There Anymore
