Album
Ultimate Painting
2014 · Rock
Rare pressing on Gatefold
Ultimate Painting is an Alt/Indie album by Ultimate Painting, originally released in 2014. On Gatefold: 6 pressings tracked.
About
Formed when Jack Cooper’s Mazes were supporting James Hoare’s Veronica Falls on a European tour, Ultimate Painting became reality over months of home recording where the two explored their interests in organic, ’60s-based rock ’n’ roll. The drumming is deliberately primitive, evoking The Velvet Underground’s Maureen Tucker, while the melodies show more ambition and the lyrics aim for Ray Davies–type observations. Vocals are downplayed in the mix, emphasizing their plainness, which generally works best for indie rock fans. “She’s a Bomb” breaks into Zombies-like Technicolor, as opposed to the title track,” “Central Park Blues,” and “Jane” where the greys spread.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Ultimate Painting
- A2Can't You See?
- A3Central Park Blues
- A4Riverside
- A5Ten Street
Side B
- B1Rolling In The Deep End
- B2Three Piers
- B3Jane
- B4She's A Bomb
- B5Winter In Your Heart
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Indie Rock
- jangly
- serene
- pastoral
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
The "mail-order only" edition is pressed on orange vinyl, includes a printed inner sleeve and a download code.
Recorded at James' flat on 1/2 inch tape (London, UK). Mastered by Mikey Young (Melbourne, AUS). 'Untitled (Brick Wall)' by Bradley Kerl (Houston, USA).
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Jack Cooper
- James Hoare
Songwriting
- Ultimate Painting
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 6 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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