{"product_id":"2667958","title":"Bruce Soord - Bruce Soord (10th Anniversary [VINYL]","description":"10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF BRUCE SOORD'S EPONYMOUS DEBUT ALBUM - REMASTERED AT HALF SPEED AT ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS \u0026amp; PRESENTED ON PEARL BLUE VINYL.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nA decade ago, Bruce Soord--the creative force behind The Pineapple Thief--released his eponymous debut solo album, a deeply personal exploration of memory, place \u0026amp; identity. In contrast to the expansive, cinematic soundscapes of his band, this record revealed a more introspective \u0026amp; organic side to his songwriting. Now, ten years on, it is revisited in a newly remastered edition, mastered at half speed at Abbey Road Studios \u0026amp; presented on pearl blue vinyl.\u003cp\u003e'He's created something remarkable' - \u003cstrong\u003eCLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Soord has genuinely created something truly outstanding' - \u003cstrong\u003ePROG MAGAZINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince its original release in 2015, Soord's career has continued to evolve. As The Pineapple Thief's principal songwriter \u0026amp; producer, he has guided the band through a series of acclaimed albums, including 'Your Wilderness' (2016), 'Dissolution' (2018), 'Versions Of The Truth' (2020) \u0026amp; 2024's chart-topping 'It Leads To This', each refining \u0026amp; expanding the band's distinctive fusion of progressive \u0026amp; alternative rock. Beyond his work with The Pineapple Thief, Soord has established himself as a sought-after producer \u0026amp; mix engineer, lending his expertise to artists such as TesseracT, Opeth \u0026amp; Jethro Tull, while also continuing his solo work with 'All This Will Be Yours' (2019) \u0026amp; 'Luminescence' (2023).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe themes that shaped Bruce Soord remain as resonant as ever. Inspired by the landscapes of his past--a once-thriving small town now faded into stillness--the album contemplates the passage of time with both melancholy \u0026amp; warmth. Tracks such as 'Familiar Patterns' \u0026amp; 'Willow Tree' reflect on these ideas through subtle, intricate arrangements that favour space \u0026amp; texture over density, showcasing Soord's ability to distil complex emotions into understated yet deeply affecting compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 10th anniversary edition of 'Bruce Soord' is presented on pearl blue vinyl, its sound meticulously refined through half-speed remastering at Abbey Road Studios to achieve remarkable clarity \u0026amp; depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54452020511105,"sku":"2667958","price":29.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/918uildfbDL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1751542899","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2667958","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}