The Album Leaf - In A Safe Place (CD)

The Album Leaf - In A Safe Place (CD)CD Sub Pop (2004) US Jimmy LaValle, perhaps known best for his work in the contemplative dream rock outfit Tristeza and San Diegos The Black Heart Procession, began releasing delicate, progressive instrumental work as The Album Leaf in 1999 (the name comes from a Chopin piece). After years of labor intensive touring and tinkering with complex tracks in his cramped bedroom studio, LaValle was repeatedly offered a rare invite from Icelandic phenoms

at some point a character emerged

2013 remastered edition of this seminal album reissued on its original format to celebrate 35 years since its release

Vernon moved to a remote cabin in the woods of Northwestern Wisconsin at the onset of winter

Interscope Records (2022) EU

from those that have dropped out

tender and wistful… one that could guide you all day and make you certain of its bearer’s affability

all left enraptured by its thunderous intensity

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but it was their two years apart which ultimately inspired their brilliant new album

that’s what they call Texas

mastered by Third Man Mastering

Packaging includes mire board with debossed X and track title