- Artist
- Simon Raymonde
- ReleaseProduct
- Solo Works 96 - 98
- Label
- Bella Union
- Catalogue Number
- BELLA001
- Release Date
- December 9, 2022
Press Release
Simon Raymonde recorded his solo album ‘Blame Someone Else’ while still in Cocteau Twins. Fellow Twins Elizabeth Fraser and Robin Guthrie appeared on ‘Blame Someone Else’, as did late-period member Mitsuo Tate. But Cocteau Twins were no more by the time it was out. Originally issued in October 1997 it became the first release on Bella Union, a new label run by Robin and Simon. And now by Simon alone. Circumstances change and Blame Someone Else unexpectedly arrived in a world where Cocteau Twins were in the past. Twenty-five years later, ‘Blame Someone Else’ is now being released under the name ‘Solo Works 96-98’, appearing on vinyl for the first time with the addition of the three bonus tracks from 1998’s Japan-only edition. “It was begun in 1996 at a time of turmoil with Cocteau Twins,” says Simon of the album now. “At the time, I was unsure if I should make the album but my band-mates were extremely supportive, their encouragement helped me get the record finished. It took me 25 years to feel comfortable with these songs being available again. We all have hurdles to get over before we can feel ready to let go of certain things. Today, I feel that the first-ever release on Bella Union should once again be an active part of the label’s history, if only to bookmark these first 25 years.”
Track List
- It's A Family Thing
- Love Undone
- The Seventh Day
- In My Place
- Supernatural
- If I Knew Myself
- It's Raining Today
- Muscle and Want
- Worship Me
- A Fault Of Mine
- Days
- Tired Twilight
- Summer's Blue
- Left Untouched The Flowers Grow
- Let Love In
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- Artist
- John Grant
- ReleaseProduct
- The Art of the Lie
- Label
- Bella Union
- Catalogue Number
- BELLA1594DIG
- Release Date
- June 14, 2024
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- Artist
- John Grant
- ReleaseProduct
- The Child Catcher
- Label
- Bella Union
- Catalogue Number
- BELLA1605DIG
- Release Date
- April 17, 2024
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- Artist
- John Grant
- ReleaseProduct
- It's a Bit…Disconcerting
- Label
- Bella Union
- Catalogue Number
- BELLA1609DIG
- Release Date
- March 19, 2024
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- Artist
- John Grant
- ReleaseProduct
- It's A Bitch
- Label
- Bella Union
- Catalogue Number
- BELLA1602DIG
- Release Date
- March 19, 2024
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- Artist
- Colouring
- ReleaseProduct
- Love To You, Mate
- Label
- Bella Union
- Catalogue Number
- BELLA1523DIG
- Release Date
- February 23, 2024
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- Artist
- Colouring
- ReleaseProduct
- How'd It Get So Real?
- Label
- Bella Union
- Catalogue Number
- BELLA1593DIG
- Release Date
- January 30, 2024
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- Artist
- Conchúr White
- ReleaseProduct
- Swirling Violets
- Label
- Bella Union
- Catalogue Number
- BELLA1566DIG
- Release Date
- January 19, 2024
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- Artist
- Conchúr White
- ReleaseProduct
- 501s
- Label
- Bella Union
- Catalogue Number
- BELLA1570DIG
- Release Date
- January 15, 2024
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