LP Unter Schafen Records Release date: 11/Apr/2024
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#13465 in Other Pop #18247 in Pop
Style:
Other Pop
Product No.:
2101019302
Details / Tracklist:
A1: Nothing I Could Change () A2: Superkind () A3: Up To You () A4: Sample & Hold () A5: 20 Weeks () A6: Hardcore () B1: My Style () B2: Special Plan () B3: One Dark Love Poem () B4: Some () B5: Falling & Laughing () B6: Down () C1: Never Dare To Ask () C2: Tape () C3: Your Own () C4: To a Friend () C5: Supernoah () D1: Unfair () D2: The Outdoor Type () D3: So Much Bigger Now (Live) ()
Description:
Retrospective by Sharon Stoned, released 11 April 2024.
This version of Retrospective comes as a 2xLP. -
Best Of Compilation
Gatefold Sleeve
Half-Half Black/White Split Vinyl
Includes Hype Sticker
"Retrospective (2LP)" is a double vinyl album by Sharon Stoned, released by the independent label Unter Schafen Records. As the title suggests, this 2LP works like a curated look back over a creative period, gathering key tracks that outline the artistic journey of the band: from rough-edged early pieces to more nuanced and expansive later works. Across the four sides of vinyl, the album focuses on atmosphere and dynamics rather than quick hits, allowing songs to breathe, build, and unfold gradually. Listeners can expect a blend of guitar-driven textures, melodic motifs, and a strong sense of mood, ideal for immersive listening sessions from start to finish.
The track selection on "Retrospective (2LP)" is designed to feel coherent as a whole, with careful sequencing that guides you from more direct, song-oriented moments into more layered and introspective passages. This double LP format highlights both the band's songwriting craft and their ability to create a consistent sonic identity, making the record a fitting entry point for new listeners and a rewarding overview for long-time followers. Warm, detailed vinyl mastering underscores the physical listening experience: side changes mark natural chapters and give each segment of the album its own space.
Sharon Stoned have earned a reputation as a dedicated underground band with a loyal following, appreciated for their emotional depth, subtle experimentation, and a sound that sits comfortably between indie, alternative and atmospheric rock. Over the years, their work has stood out for its cohesive albums rather than single tracks, and "Retrospective (2LP)" underlines precisely this strength: it presents them as a band that thinks in arcs and albums, not in isolated songs. The record showcases their evolution, their recurring themes, and the interplay between instruments that has become a hallmark of their style.
Unter Schafen Records is an independent label known for championing guitar-based, often introspective music off the mainstream radar. With a catalogue that tends to focus on carefully crafted albums rather than mass-produced releases, the label has established itself as a reliable home for artists who value authenticity, artistic freedom and high-quality physical editions. Their reputation among collectors is built on thoughtfully produced vinyl pressings, attention to artwork and packaging, and a genuine commitment to long-term artist development rather than short-lived trends. "Retrospective (2LP)" fits seamlessly into this philosophy: a meticulously assembled release that reflects both the identity of Sharon Stoned and the curatorial signature of Unter Schafen Records.
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