Sold Date: October 28, 2021
Start Date: October 21, 2021
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LP   LINDEN - Bleached Highlights (AED Records UK 2012)

Linden is the nom de plume of Joe McAlinden ex-Superstar/BMX Bandits etc) and this solo album, produced by Edwyn Collins (Orange Juice), features contributions from James Walbournen (The Pretenders) and Paul Cook (Sex Pistols)

“In the 90s, Joe McAlinden was the frontman of Superstar, purveyors of beautifully arranged, Beach Boys and Big Star-inspired sunshine pop, doomed to languish in the shadow of their similarly minded, if slightly heavier friend Teenage Fanclub. If the intervening 10 years as a restaurateur in rural Scotland haven't done much to alter McAlinden's musical approach, nor has it done anything to dim the talents that made Superstar more special than their commercial standing suggested. His deft melodic touch is still fully in place, as heard on the effortless, tumbling chorus of the single Brown Bird Singing, and his voice remains gorgeous: high and feminine and emotive. The wheel obviously goes unreinvented here, but that doesn't stop Bleached Highlights being a joy: half an hour of blissful sunshine.” - Alex Petridis (The Guardian)

“An unrelentingly uplifting album reminiscent of Teenage Fanclub or the Beach Boys from AED Records signing Linden.
Linden is the latest venture for Joe McAlinden. Now, his might not be a name that draws immediate recognition, but it’s possible his work has touched your life in some way.
In previous incarnations Joe has fronted one time Creation Records band, Superstar, collaborated with Alex Chilton/Big Star, worked with BMX Bandits and arranged the strings on Teenage Fanclub’s classic album, Bandwagonesque. Hopefully your interest is now piqued.
If you’re still wavering, then consider the fact that this album is being released on AED Records, which is run by none other than Edwyn Collins and James Endeacott. A pedigree worth investigating, I think you’ll agree. - Louder Than War
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