"Lovers Prayers" compiles early recordings from Ida, showcasing the band's formative years and a sound that paved the way for their later work. The collection reveals the raw elements of their signature style, recorded before their most widely known albums.
- The collection features recordings made between 1994 and 1996, primarily in guitarist Daniel Saperstein's basement.
- The release includes a cover of the Guided By Voices song "26 Long," a band Ida often shared stages with in the mid-90s.
- "Lovers Prayers" was released by Numero Group, a label specializing in reissuing obscure and out-of-print recordings.
Ida is a Chicago-based indie rock band known for its intricate guitar work and hushed, intimate sound. At the time of "Lovers Prayers," they were nearing the end of their initial run, having recently released their previous album "We Are Famous" in 2006.
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