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The Driver Is Dead (2024 Vinyl Reissue)

by Ai Phoenix

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  • Record/Vinyl

    Regular LP version of The Driver is Dead, on black vinyl.

    Tracklist:

    01. We Think You Are Very Brave
    02. Wishinglot
    03. Snow And Light
    04. This Is Close
    05. The Thief and The Riversong
    06. Killer, Killer Radio Thriller
    07. If You Ever Saw Her Name
    08. Mercury
    09. Institution
    10. The Sound of Troy
    11. Volga Beach Hotel
    12. Hey, The Driver`s Dead, We Cry

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  • Record/Vinyl

    Limited LP version of The Driver is Dead, on transparent red vinyl (200x)

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  • Record/Vinyl

    "Rejected" first pressing of the album, with wrong A/B tracklist on the labels and cover.
    50 copies only, on transparent red vinyl

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about

A true Norwegian underground classic. Recorded mostly live in a room during November 1999, this album captures something unique and personal. Though they continued to record growingly popular albums, and be nominated for best rock album by the Norwegian Grammy Award, The Driver Is Dead would become their most defining and influential work to date. It would give them global attention and fan base when legendary Glitterhouse Records signed them for international release. These days fans are actually crossing oceans to attend their rare live shows. Ai Phoenix brought something new to the Norwegian music scene, and their sophomore album The Driver Is Dead was well received by both press, radio, and a surprising amount of record buyers. It was Album of the Week at NRKP3 (Norwegian Broadcast Company), rave reviews everywhere. The Driver Is Dead was the first ever album to be released by Racing Junior, an Oslo based label also building up artists like St. Thomas, Lionheart Brothers, and releasing albums by artists Jens Lekman and Daniel Johnston in Norway.

credits

released April 5, 2024

PATRICK LUNDBERG vocals, guitars, keys
ROBERT JØNNUM bass, guitars, drums, keys
MONA MØRK vocals, violin
ESPEN MELLINGEN guitars
BOSSE LITSHEIM drums, keys

A1, A3, A4 written by Mona Mørk A2, A5, B2, B4, B5, B7 written by Patrick Lundberg B1, B3, B6 written by Ai Phoenix All songs arranged by Ai Phoenix Recorded, mixed and produced by Robert Jønnum. Original master by Ingar Hunskaar at Strype Audio Remastered by Robert Jønnum at Underschön. Recorded in various apartments in Bergen. Mostly during November 1999 at Skottegaten 11, except A3 at Østre Skostrædet 14 (unknown date), and B2 at Nordre Skogveien 56 (May 19, 1999). Original cover design by Palander. Drawing by Mona Mørk. Band photo by Marte Rognerud. Inner sleeve photos by Robert Jønnum. Vinyl edition design by Leiv Reed and Robert Jønnum

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"They’re like the big, colorful quilt your grandmother made by hand, not the one you’d buy at the department store. Every stitch is visible in an Ai Phoenix song; little mistakes are there, but they are oddly endearing, and they are captivating in a manner far beyond the reach of much more polished music." Kevin Renick

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