Velvet Crush: Teenage Symphonies To God (1994)

Originally recorded in 1994 and produced by Mitch Easter (Let’s Active, REM), the album was released by Creation Records in the UK, and Sony Music in the US. It was issued on vinyl in the UK, but only in limited quantity. This is the first time it has been issued on vinyl in the US. The album was recorded at Easter’s legendary Drive-In Studio in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Reflection Studios in Charlotte, North Carolina. It features contributions from acclaimed pedal steel guitarist Greg Leisz, and feted British singer/songwriter Stephen Duffy.All of the songs on the record were written by the band, except “Why Not Your Baby”, which was originally recorded by Dillard & Clark, and “Something’s Gotta Give”, an unreleased song by their friend Matthew Sweet. To promote the album the band toured extensively with the Jesus & Mary Chain, Mazzy Star, and Oasis, and they played hundreds of their own club shows throughout Europe and the United States. Mitch Easter was initially en