Not the Way

Not the WayCass McCombss 2002 debut EP Not The Way, a song suite of narcotic lullabies, acutely observed lyrics, and preternatural hooks, introduced the world to a gifted songwriter possessed with a fully formed vision and mission. His first release, the self recorded 6 track EP was originally released on CD and was subsequently pressed by 4AD in the UK as a double 7 a few years later. Now finally getting the 12 pressing that will make collectors happy, this

including Breeders past and present (Mando Lopez

by Robin Guthrie himself

It is unlike anything either artist has ever attempted and also totally in line with how they’ve created for much of their careers

‘Actor Out Of Work’ is a devastating sonic kiss-off

she’s performed at some of the biggest festivals in the world

in collaboration with Japan’s Tower Records with limited copies available on the 4AD webstore

a Gerrard-sung number that makes for a grand conclusion

laden with heavy hints that this was a special band in the making

Released in late-1983

using unseen archival Pixies imagery by long-time collaborator Simon Larbalestier

an ambient pioneer who had drifted into their orbit as if by divine intervention

appropriately for an album about home