After what seems like an eternity, we now have an approved test pressing of the new Northern Portrait single! Here at last are the complete release details:
matinée 076
NORTHERN PORTRAIT – LIFE RETURNS TO NORMAL 7″
Tracklisting:
1. Life Returns To Normal
2. Some People
Ladies and gentlemen, we are very pleased to present the ‘Life Returns To Normal’ 7” (matinée 076), the elegant first vinyl release from our very favorite Danish quartet Northern Portrait!
The title track originally featured on the band’s smash debut album ‘Criminal Art Lovers’ (matcd054) earlier this year and is presented here in a newly remastered version perfect for spinning at 45 rpm. The lush guitar track about Volvo Estate cars is arguably one of the band’s finest moments to date and practically begs for repeat plays. Check it out now spinning on the Matinée sounds page!
Exclusive b-side ‘Some People’ is a cover version of a song made popular by Sir Cliff Richard back in 1987. The Northern Portrait interpretation strips the original of its excess 1980’s gloss and reveals a modern and unique take on an unexpected pop song. You’ll be singing it for days!
The single is limited to 1000 hand-numbered copies pressed on stylish ultra clear vinyl and comes with free MP3 download code. Single of the week indeed!
We’ve been told the pressing will arrive by the end of next week so please visit the Matinée shop now to secure your copy and we’ll ship as soon as the UPS man turns the corner. If you just can’t wait that long, both songs are available to download right now via the usual digital services. Look for copies in a shop near you in early October.
The band is currently finishing three new songs for yet another 7” release we’re calling the ‘Pretty Decent Swimmers’ EP. Watch this space for more news soon!