"Meteorites" is the fifteenth studio album by Echo & the Bunnymen, released in 2014. It marked a return to their signature sound after a period of experimentation.
- The album was produced by Youth, who had previously worked with bands like The Verve and Killing Joke. It was recorded at multiple studios, including the Hélianthal studio in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France. "Meteorites" reached number 34 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The album featured original members Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant, alongside a new rhythm section. It was the band's first studio album in six years, following up 2008's "Siberia." The release was met with generally positive reviews from critics.
- The album's title track, "Meteorites," was released as the lead single. It received airplay on alternative rock radio stations. The album was released on the independent label Savoy Label Group.
Echo & the Bunnymen are a post-punk band from Liverpool, England, formed in 1978. They are known for their influential blend of gothic rock and psychedelia. The 2014 release "Meteorites" arrived after a period of lineup changes and several decades into the band's career.
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