BRUCE SOORD – Bruce Soord (10th Anniversary Half-Speed Master) – LP – Pearl Blue Vinyl [MAY 30]

LP – Limited 10th Anniversary Edition Pearl Blue Vinyl (Half-Speed Remastered at Abbey Road Studios).

A decade ago, Bruce Soord–the creative force behind The Pineapple Thief— released his eponymous debut solo album, a deeply personal exploration of memory, place & identity In contrast to the expansive, cinematic soundscapes of his band, this record revealed a more introspective & organic side to his songwriting. Now, ten years on, it is revisited in a newly remastered edition, mastered at half speed at Abbey Road Studios & presented on pearl blue vinyl.

Since its original release in 2015, Soords career has continued to evolve. As The Pineapple Thiefs principal songwriter and producer, he has guided the band through a series of acclaimed albums, including Your Wilderness (2016), Dissolution (2018), Versions of the Truth (2020), and 2024s chart-topping It Leads to This, each refining and expanding the bands distinctive fusion of progressive and alternative rock. Beyond his work with The Pineapple Thief, Soord has established himself as a sought-after producer and mix engineer, lending his expertise to artists such as TesseracT, Opeth, and Jethro Tull, while also continuing his solo work with All This Will Be Yours (2019) and Luminescence (2023).

The themes that shaped Bruce Soord remain as resonant as ever. Inspired by the landscapes of his past – a once-thriving small town now faded into stillness – the album contemplates the passage of time with both melancholy and warmth. Tracks such as Familiar Patterns and Willow Tree reflect on these ideas through subtle, intricate arrangements that favour space and texture over density, showcasing Soords ability to distil complex emotions into understated yet deeply affecting compositions.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Black Smoke [3:27]
2. Buried Here [4:20]
3. The Odds [3:34]
4. A Thousand Daggers [4:46]
5. Born In Delusion [4:10]

Side B
1. Willow Tree [5:14]
2. Field Day Part 1 [3:15]
3. Field Day Part 2 [1:44]
4. Familiar Patterns [4:14]
5. Leaves Leave Me [5:17]