album · February 16, 2018
Artifact: The Unreleased Album
Omnivore RecordingsSee this day
alternativeindie rock
This 2018 release compiles material the band recorded in 1991 for a planned album that never materialized. The project showcases the band during a period of significant creative output.
- The album was recorded in 1991 at Rumbo Recorders with producer Steve Boyer. It was shelved due to the band's label at the time, Columbia Records, dropping them. The songs were later unearthed and released by Omnivore Recordings.
- The sessions yielded ten songs, including "Crimson Tide," "Island of Lost Souls," and "Tear." Five of the tracks were eventually re-recorded for their 1993 album, "Fleeting," while others remained unreleased until this album.
- The album's title, "Artifact," reflects its status as a collection of previously unheard recordings. It provides a snapshot of The Choir's sound during the early 1990s.
The Choir is an American alternative rock band from Southern California, formed in 1989. The band is known for its blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics.
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