After a long delay, you can finally purchase the newly expanded Ardor [Remastered Reissue] on iTunes. This 2007 version of Love Spirals Downwards’ classic 1994 sophomore album includes 3 bonus tracks; a live recording of the classic “Write in Water,” an unreleased outtake from the album sessions called “Oisin and Niam,” and an alternate mix of “I Could Find It Only By Chance,” also from the original album sessions. Once again, band founder, Ryan Lum, completely remastered the album from the original DATs to bring out more sonic clarity than ever before, and the artwork has been recreated from the original photograph to striking results!
I just purchased Ardor from Amazon.com (I don’t think it’s the remastered version), but it still has a giant sound picture — no complaints about the production here.
The music is just what I needed as we head into the Autumn of 2008. With all the uncertainty and turmoil at every turn, Ardor is just what the doctor ordered. A beautiful.. beautiful.. beautiful album, lush with atmosphere and melancholy, just the way I like it.
I bought idylls a couple months back and have also thoroughly enjoyed it.. but Ardor is digging much deeper faster.
Thank you.