Noah And The Whale – Vinyl Re-Issues

Noah & The Whale were one of the leading protagonists of the small but perfectly formed indie-folk scene of the early days of the 21st Century.

Formed in Twickenham, the five-piece, led by vocalist and guitarist Charlie Fink, originally boasted Laura Marling in their line-up, before she left to begin her successful solo career.

The four re-issues presented below faithfully recreate the original vinyl pressings.

Heart Of Nowhere
Noah And The Whale
Barcode: 805520240130
Catalog Number: UMCLP013
Buy on LP

Inspired by sojourns at islands off the Essex coastline and in the South Of France, Heart Of Nowhere was the group's final album, released in May 2013. The Observer stated it was "a satisfying blend of youth and experience, at its best when raw feelings and twenty20-something anxieties chafe against its smooth, midtempo rock." Its ruminations of the passage of time suggested that the giddy optimism of Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down was long in the past.

This re-issue faithfully recreates the original 2013 Mercury Records UK release, including full colour lyric ineer sleeve and double sided map insert, and is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl.

Last Night On Earth
Noah And The Whale
Barcode: 805520240123
Catalog Number: UMCLP012
Buy on 2LP

Containing the Top 10 single L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N., Last Night On Earth was partially recorded in LA with producer Jason Lader. On its release in 2011, Fink spoke of capturing "that excitement of being young and being in the night," and being influenced by Bruce Springsteen. That can be heard on Wild Thing, which blends Springsteen and Lou Reed into something that is unmistakeably the group's own. The Telegraph called it "Heartfelt, spirited, lyrical, moody and mostly magnificent pop rock."

This re-issue faithfully recreates the original 2011 Mercury Records UK release and is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl. Also includes the original's bonus 7" single featuring demo versions of Tonight's The Kind Of Night and Wild Thing.

The First Days Of Spring
Noah And The Whale
Barcode: 805520240116
Catalog Number: UMCLP011
Buy on LP

Supported by a full-length film, The First Days Of Spring, which appeared a year after the group's debut, is frequently cited as their crowning achievement. Exploring the break-up between Fink and Marling, the album has none of the first album's female voices, and is presented as a narrative of a split. NME said, "They have done a hell of a lot of growing up. An immense album."

This re-issue is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl.

Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down
Noah And The Whale
Barcode: 805520240109
Catalog Number: UMCLP010
Buy on LP

Released in August 2008, Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down was like a breath of fresh air with its optimistic-yet-realistic worldview and, as The Guardian was to note, its "twinkling acoustic songs, bursting with brass, keyboards and fiddle" were "economic and brimming with sure-footed confidence." Its 11 songs include the group's debut single and signature track, 5 Years Time, which was to become their first UK Top 10 hit.

This re-issue is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl.