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9am-6pm GMT, Mon-Sat The HIGH LLAMAS Hawaii (reissue) Drag City US gatefold 2xLP Cat: DC 928
Rel: 2 Dec 24
Indie/Alternative Side 1 - Track 1. Cuckoo CasinoSide 1 - Track 2. Sparkle UpSide 1 - Track 3. Literature Is FluffSide 1 - Track 4. NomadsSide 1 - Track 5. Snapshot PioneerSide 1 - Track 6. Ill-fitting SuitsSide 1 - Track 7. Recent OrienteeringSide 2 - Track 1. The Hot RevivalistSide 2 - Track 2. Phoney RacehorseSide 2 - Track 3. Dressing Up The Old DakotaSide 2 - Track 4. DC 8Side 2 - Track 5. Doo-woop PropertySide 2 - Track 6. TheatrelandSide 2 - Track 7. A Friendly PioneerSide 3 - Track 1. Cuckoo's OutSide 3 - Track 2. PeppySide 3 - Track 3. There's Nobody HomeSide 3 - Track 4. The Hokey CuratorSide 3 - Track 5. Campers In ControlSide 3 - Track 6. Double DriftSide 3 - Track 7. Island PeopleSide 4 - Track 1. Incidentally NEOSide 4 - Track 2. TidesSide 4 - Track 3. Nomad StringsSide 4 - Track 4. PilgrimsSide 4 - Track 5. Rustic VespaSide 4 - Track 6. Folly TimeSide 4 - Track 7. Hawaiian SmileSide 4 - Track 8. Instrumental Suits

Hawaii, released in 1996 by The High Llamas, is a celebrated album that showcases Sean O'Hagan's intricate arrangements and homage to the lush sounds of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys. This deep dive reveals O'Hagan's journey from his early days in Microdisney to forming The High Llamas, highlighting albums like Santa Barbara and Gideon Gaye. Hawaii features 29 tracks blending Moog, banjo, strings, and brass, creating a musical paradise. It recapturing the charm of the 60s pop era, with The Irish Times describing it as a tribute to when popular music was genuinely popular. Despite being somewhat elusive on vinyl, the album still managed to breach the UK Albums Chart, landing at No. 62. O'Hagan's influences from various genres, including orchestral pop and exotic sounds, are apparent, as he sought to push musical boundaries and create something fresh, setting the stage for a rich legacy in modern pop music. This reissue makes this impressive release available again.