blind atlas. debut album out today.

one of manchester's finest bands, blind atlas, finally released their debut album today. kodiak bear was released on fallen swine records and is out now. it is available physically and digitally to buy here. (album review to follow later.)

 album tracklisting: 

1.  for carol

2.  4^th street

3.  mary anne

4.  time plays its part

5.  these days

6.  iron wall

7.  the ballad of uncertainty in the key of f

8.  easy way out

9.  damned words

10. brother moon

11. any old song

12. kodiak bear

 kodiak bear album cover

 

last week also saw the release of a new video. the lead radio track from the album, called brother moon, is another absolutely beautiful song. and a brilliant song needs a great video, so blind atlas teamed up with volkerfirma once more and created another stunning animation. both, the song as well as the animation, are a little different to the last single (title track kodiak bear - review here) but turned out equally amazing. more than worth listening to. check out the animation below.

if you happen to live in the manchester area (or are willing to travel a bit), i urge you to make your way down to salford next wednesday, 20th june. the kodiak bear album launch takes place at the kings arms (11 bloom street, salford m3 6an) and doors open at 7.30pm. tickets are £6.50 in advance and available from piccadilly records or via wegottickets. blind atlas will play the entire album. they will also welcome special guests jo dudderigde and adam p. gorman (both members of fellow manchester band the travelling band), as well as a string quartet and african drummers. this sounds like it's going to be a very special evening, so definitely a gig you don't want to miss!