Primal Scream - Screamadelica

EU 2001 Ltd Ed. 180g 2 x Vinyl with heavyweight Gatefold Sleeve

Year Released: 1991

Genre: Alternative Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Baggy, Acid House, Dance-Rock

Description:

Screamadelica is the third studio album by the Scottish rock band Primal Scream, released on September 23, 1991. The album is a pivotal and genre-defining masterpiece that captures the spirit of the early 1990s and is widely hailed as a groundbreaking fusion of rock and dance music. It was a radical departure from the band's previous work, which was rooted in a more jangly, Byrds-inspired rock sound. The album's creation was inspired by the band's experiences in the UK's burgeoning acid house and rave scene.

The album's sound is a vibrant and euphoric blend of rock instrumentation with electronic elements, samples, and a psychedelic, spiritual feel. The band enlisted the help of DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall, who helped them transform their rock songs into dancefloor anthems. The collaboration with Weatherall, particularly on the classic single "Loaded," was a creative breakthrough that set the tone for the entire album.

Screamadelica features a number of iconic tracks that have become staples of alternative and dance music. "Movin' on Up," with its gospel-infused vocals and uplifting melody, is a soaring anthem of hope. "Loaded" is a prime example of the album's sound, with its sample-heavy, psychedelic groove. The album also features the hypnotic and spiritual "Come Together," a long-form track that embodies the communal and transcendent feeling of the rave scene. The album was a massive commercial and critical success, winning the inaugural Mercury Music Prize in 1992. Its iconic, sun-like album cover, designed by artist Paul Cannell, perfectly represents the album's euphoric and psychedelic sound. Screamadelica is not just an album; it is a cultural touchstone that helped to redefine the boundaries of what a rock band could be, and its influence can be heard in countless acts that followed