Name: In the Opium Den - The Early Recordings 1980 - 87
Brand: Paul Roland

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cdbred683

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Limited edition

Release date

2016-02-26

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Cherry Red (ADA)

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5013929168336

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Artist

Paul Roland

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New Wave / Post Punk

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Cherry Red

Paul has been called "The male Kate Bush" by one-time label mate Robyn Hitchcock and "the Edgar Allen Poe of psychpop" by several European rock magazines. First under the guise of Midnight Rags and then as a solo artist, Paul Roland has carved an elegant, mysterious niche as the quintessential cult English songwriter. His music hints at psychedelia while his lyrics frequently offer a sense of the macabre, drawing on Victoriana and classic horror fiction. Compiled and curated by the artist, 'In The Opium Den' is a comprehensive anthology of Paul's early works, including his first three albums plus A and B sides, EP tracks and unreleased tracks from the period, spanning his output up until 1987. Many of Paul's original records now fetch huge sums on eBay! Guest musicians on Roland's albums include Robyn Hitchcock, Bevis Frond, Nick Nicely, Knox of The Vibrators and Andy Ellison (of John's Children).

In the Opium Den - The Early Recordings 1980 - 87

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