Prime yourself for the 2016 reformation of Lush, by dipping into Chorus, an extensive new five-CD anthology of their work in the late Eighties and Nineties, or sample some Lush career highlights on the first-ever vinyl pressing of Ciao! Best of Lush…
The Chorus deluxe set, issued by the 4AD label, follows the evolution of the band’s sound from so-called ‘shoegazing’ to Britpop-y, with their three studio albums – Spooky (1992), Split (1994) and Lovelife (1996). These are bookended by compilations, Gala (1990) and Topolino (1996), which incorporate their first mini-album Scar, and a string of singles and EPs they recorded during their career. There are 105 tracks in total, including a liberal sprinkling of unreleased demos, radio sessions, remixes and rarities.
The five CDs are presented within a plush hardcover book, designed by Chris Bigg, a long-time associate of the band and former collaborator at the v23 graphic design studio.
Lush has been one of the most influential bands in the “Shoegaze” genre! One of my all time favorites!