Martina Topley-Bird’s Acclaimed Debut Album Quixotic Returns to Vinyl
Release Details
Craft Recordings and Independiente will reissue Martina Topley-Bird’s critically acclaimed debut album, Quixotic, on vinyl on September 6. The expanded 2xLP edition will feature the original tracklist, three B-sides, and an alternate mix of the lead single "Sandpaper Kisses." The album will also be available digitally.
Background and Reception
Originally released in the UK on July 13, 2003, Quixotic was widely praised by critics and fans alike. The album was shortlisted for the prestigious Mercury Prize, which recognizes the best album released in the UK and Ireland each year. Mojo magazine described the album as "sensual, endlessly inventive," while Q magazine called the Quixotic experience "beyond human." Pitchfork praised Topley-Bird’s voice, stating that "her voice continues to be a strange and beautiful thing."
US Release and Vinyl Debut
Quixotic saw limited US release in 2004 under the name Anything, but the new reissue will be its first physical release in the States under the Quixotic name. This marks the album’s debut on vinyl in any territory.
Collaborations and Guest Features
The album features contributions from several notable musicians, including Josh Homme and Mark Lanegan of Queens Of The Stone Age, DJ and composer David Holmes, and trip-hop pioneer Tricky, Topley-Bird’s longtime collaborator and a founding member of Massive Attack.
Early Career and Discovery
Tricky discovered Topley-Bird, then a teenage student at Bristol’s Clifton College, singing to herself while sitting on a wall near his home in Bristol. She made her debut with extensive appearances on Tricky’s groundbreaking 1995 debut album Maxinquaye, which was also nominated for the Mercury Prize. Topley-Bird’s atmospheric vocal performance earned widespread praise.
Career Highlights and Collaborations
Topley-Bird continued working closely with Tricky on subsequent releases Nearly God, Pre-Millennium Tension, and Angels With Dirty Faces. She has since collaborated with Massive Attack, Gorillaz, Common, Diplo, and The Prodigy. In 2011, The Weeknd interpolated Quixotic‘s "Sandpaper Kisses" on "The Birds Pt. 2" from one of his early mixtapes, Thursday.
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Conclusion
Quixotic is a groundbreaking album that showcases Martina Topley-Bird’s unique vocal style and poetic lyrics. With its expanded tracklist and alternate mix, this reissue is a must-have for fans of trip-hop and electronic music.
FAQs
Q: What is the release date of the reissued Quixotic album?
A: The reissued album will be released on September 6.
Q: Will the album be available digitally?
A: Yes, the album will be available digitally in addition to the vinyl edition.
Q: What is the tracklist for the reissued album?
A: The tracklist will include the original album tracks, three B-sides, and an alternate mix of the lead single "Sandpaper Kisses."
Q: Who are some of the guest features on the album?
A: The album features contributions from Josh Homme and Mark Lanegan of Queens Of The Stone Age, DJ and composer David Holmes, and trip-hop pioneer Tricky.
Q: When was Quixotic originally released?
A: Quixotic was originally released in the UK on July 13, 2003.
