The Cure - The Top1984, monochrome inner sleeve VG+ VG+

Jim Shaw sadly passed away on December 5

lashing out with sharp staccato notes as if melody were his only defense

along with Bill Batemen (Blasters) and DJ Bonebrake (X) providing the album’s trademark percussive backbone

Working in Tom and Arthur’s apartment he had only two weeks to go through what turned out to be around 800 tapes

Limited to 200 copies

it not only helped shape the sound that came to be associated with the American Pacific Northwest but across these sprawling

comprising local musicians

“We want listeners to feel like they’re stepping into a room with us

and his friends all dance around the songs to celebrate where they come from

Hive is more than just a transformative force from subterranean origins

Originally this was commissioned for the MIF (Manchester International Festival) where it was premiered in July 2009

‘Deep Cuts’ offered a chance for people to dance while confronting a troubled world