The Purple Album, by The Purple Gherkins

The Purple Album

by The Purple Gherkins

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1.	Hello 03:07	buy track
2.	Synthetiquette 04:08	buy track
3.	All 80s All The Time 00:26	buy track
4.	89 trgt aef jkbh 3I OY[ 3ghB MKLAEFAEBJKLBAERJKL3ttoigj;rmksmkgmkgmkgmkgmkgmkgmkgmkgmkgmkkggmk 02:52	buy track
5.	Interlude 02:54	buy track
6.	Purple Elevators 01:12	buy track
7.	Jej 06:28	buy track
8.	When Katie Realises She Has Metabolic Biochemistry At 9am 00:03	buy track
9.	The Purple Gherkins on The Purple Gherkins 28:40	buy track
10.	Has Science Gone Too Far? 03:30	buy track
11.	Purple D-Jent 02:44	buy track
12.	Purple Sounds 01:14	buy track
13.	Interlude 2 01:15	buy track
14.	TVface 04:10	buy track
15.	This Song Is Literally Just Trash But We Included It Anyway To Fill Up Time So We Can Feel Better About Ourselves (Me & Fuzz) 04:58	buy track
16.	Exactly What You'd Expect (Parts X-XIV) 00:44	buy track
17.	Goodbye 04:44	buy track

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"The Purple Gherkins 5th studio release marks a huge shift in direction. For the first time since their debut, the album isn't holiday themed. It's also far more daring and experimental than any other of their previous works, including tracks from three seconds in length to half an hour. The sheer size of the album is incredible, its ambition and its scope truly makes this record something to behold. It's almost intimidatingly long and menacing in its inconsistency. Last but not least, the album cover is different. For the first time in the history of The Purple Gherkins, a purple gherkin is absent from the artwork. Instead, we are treated to a delightful image of one of the band members. What does this mean? Certainly, the band wants us to not only hear this change in direction but see it too. However, what this may truly signify is identity; and how the band's sound has changed drastically and will continue to change in the albums to come. The Purple Gherkins are not making this progression easy - they continue to push the boundaries of not only music, but sound itself. But, if one were to trudge through this lengthy masterpiece, the experience may change you. You may seem altered, but for the better. This album is a reflection, a revolution, a re-invention. So, on to the ultimate question: is the album or this change of direction truly worth it? Absolutely not. Happy April Fool's Day scrubs, I rate 5/7."

The majority of this album was recorded in around 14 hours or so. Mixing and more tracking took a few more hours across two days.

Quotes from Bella who somehow listened to this whole album:
"[It's a] fucking odyssey"
"[I feel] tired... drained... it's gold"
"I've seen into the darkest reaches of your souls and witnessed the folly and sin possible at the hands of man"
"I feel like I know [Dan] and Reuben in a new way"
"It's actually got some good songs on it, which I was surprised about"
"The commentary is monumental and it's amazing"
"...and overall I've learned that no matter how much musical talent you have (like you two are both v talented individuals), you still have the ability to make a monstrosity like your fucking djents"
"I would listen to all your stuff but I don't have a death-wish"

credits

released April 1, 2016

Personnel:
Reuben Harman-Mitchell –

Mixing & Mastering

Bass (Tracks 2, 14, 15)
Commentary (Track 9)
Drum Machine (Tracks 2, 3, 10, 11, 14, 15)
Rhythm Guitar (Tracks 1, 7, 14, 16)
Lead Guitar (Tracks 2, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17)
Piano (Track 8)
Samples (Track 8)
Synths (Tracks 2, 3)
Stylophone (Track 10)
Vocals (Track 12)

Dan Lyons –

Mixing & Mastering

Commentary (Track 9)
Co-pilot (All Tracks)
Rhythm Guitar (Track 4)
Lead Guitar (Tracks 1, 2, 7, 14, 16)
12-String Guitar (Track 17)
Stylophone (Track 10)

With Special Thanks To:

Katie for suggesting the name and concept of track 8

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The Purple Gherkins Brighton, UK

The Purple Gherkins are Dan Lyons, Reuben Harman-Mitchell and Tom Bielby.

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