<p>• 2009 started with a bang, with the ink just drying on a worldwide deal with 4AD – an ap<br />move as their otherworldly qualities provide a direct sonic connection to some of the<br />label’s most celebrated acts like Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance and TV On The<br />Radio – they appeared high up in the critics vote BBC Sound poll and then received the<br />prestigious Philip Hall Radar Award at the NME Awards, something that surprised all bu<br />those that knew what was about to follow.<br />• Ignoring all pressure, they headed to the Electric Lady Studios in New York to record and self-<br />produce what was to become their epic debut album, ‘A Brief History of Love.’<br />• The job of mixing fell to Rich Costey (Mastodon, Muse, New Order, Rage Against The<br />Machine) with the exception of ‘Velvet’, which was previously mixed by Alan Moulder (My<br />Bloody Valentine, NiN, Smashing Pumpkins, Yeah Yeah Yeahs). <br />• The final results are eleven stunning tracks that chart the trials of the heart, set<br />within a sound-world that combines melody and beautiful noise in equal measure.<br />• Previous singles, ‘Too Young To Love’ and ‘Velvet’ make the cut while live favourites like<br />‘Crystal Visions’, ‘Dominos’ and ‘Count Backwards From Ten’ all go towards creating a body<br />of work so strong, it cements The Big Pink’s position as one of the finest and most<br />important bands to emerge in years.</p>