Lush - Split - 1994

The second full-length album by the band, and the best one of the bunch.  I was in college and being indoctrinated by the hippie liberal pigs that passed as professors.  My wife, who was then my girlfriend, had been dating for about a year and a half, and we were constantly immersed in music, as if that was the only reason for living.  Well, almost the only reason, I was also addicted to comic books at the time, so if I wasn't at a record store, it was a comic store. 

So, one day, I'm standing in Cosmic Comics, my store of choice at the time, and I'm browsing the new release section, listening to this album.  I had turned it off while I was there, as I had been chatting with the counter clerk about comics.  This guy comes in as I'm off down the racks, and starts chatting with the clerk as well.  He brings up this album about it's high points and low points and that when he gets the money he was going to buy it.  Mind you, he had about 30.00 worth of comics in his hand, but not enough money to go down and purchase the CD.  I walk over and asked what he was talking about, and he mentions this album.  I pull out my CD Walkman and ask him "You mean this album?"  Instantly he was my best friend.  We chatted and chatted, and he eventually got around to asking if he could borrow the disc to listen to and tape.  Hesitantly, I said yes.  I have problems saying no to people, and I am too trustworthy.  He promised he'd only have it for a day or two, and that he would return it to the comic store and I could pick it up from the clerk.  I thought, what's the harm?

That was the last time I ever saw that CD.  4 months later, I had to repurchase the disc, and I never saw that guy or my disc in the comic store ever again.  The clerk said he had seen the guy a couple times since, but never mentioned the disc let alone return it to him.  That was the last time I ever loaned a CD to anyone.  Ever.

Now, I sit here and hand out music freely, which I am in no position to do.  I sorta feel like a hypocrite.  Pun intended.

Lush - Split - 1994

Lush - Spooky - 1992

 So, I know that this cover is quite a departure from the actual album cover, which wasn't that bad to begin with.  It's just that there was a lot of artwork that I wanted to play with, and try and capture a new feel for the album, while still keeping it's essence.  Does that make sense?  Regardless, I preferred these pictures (and some of the single sleeves) to the album, so I tried this one out.  If you don't like it, you don't have to use it.

As for the album, a stellar sophomore release after some astounding EPs and a mini album.  They weren't kids just fooling around anymore.  Spooky picks up right where Scar left off, a little more polished, a little less naive, but no less idealistic.  One wonderful track after another, this one always pleases.

The b-sides and mixes aren't bad, a nice addition to an already perfect set, just a little more Miki to listen to.  Oh, Miki, I was so hot for her.  Between her, Toni Halliday and Harriet Wheeler I was in heaven.  Just thinking of them makes my heart go a flutter.

By the way, you must listen to this loudly.

Lush - Spooky - 1992