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Facing the Other Way - by Martin Aston (Paperback)

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  • The first official account of the iconic record label.This Mortal Coil, Birthday Party, Bauhaus, Cocteau Twins, Pixies, Throwing Muses, Breeders, Dead Can Dance, Lisa Germano, Kristin Hersh, Belly, Red House Painters.Just a handful of the bands and artists who started out recording for 4AD, a record label founded by Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent in 1979, and which went on to be one of the most influential of the modern era.
  • About the Author: Martin Aston has been writing about and reviewing music since 1984.
  • 704 Pages
  • Music, History & Criticism

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About the Book



The first official account of the iconic record label.



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The first official account of the iconic record label.

This Mortal Coil, Birthday Party, Bauhaus, Cocteau Twins, Pixies, Throwing Muses, Breeders, Dead Can Dance, Lisa Germano, Kristin Hersh, Belly, Red House Painters.

Just a handful of the bands and artists who started out recording for 4AD, a record label founded by Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent in 1979, and which went on to be one of the most influential of the modern era. Combining the unique tastes of Watts-Russell and the striking design aesthetic of Vaughan Oliver, 4AD records were recognisable by their look as much their sound. In this comprehensive account concentrating on the label's first two decades (now updated with extensive new material 13 years after the paperback was first published), music journalist Martin Aston explores the fascinating story with unique access to all the key players and almost every artist who released a record on 4AD during that time, and to its notoriously reclusive founder. With a cover designed by Vaughan Oliver, this is an essential book for all 4AD fans and anyone who loved and loves the music of this period.



Review Quotes




'4AD get the lavish label history they deserve' - MOJO

'Aston has impressive access to some of rock's most reclusive figures' - Q

'The book is an exquisite reflection of 4AD itself--extravagant, atmospheric, and rich in texture and timbre.' - PITCHFORK

'Facing The Other Way represents one of the greatest stories to emerge from rock and roll's modern history' - DROWNED IN SOUND

'The conviction of Aston's storytelling blows dust off the needle so that those records and their often magical beauties are dragged out to be admired once again... Compelling stuff' - MOUTH MAGAZINE

'Martin Aston's 600-page chronicle is a suitable extravagant enterprise' - GUARDIAN

"A fanatically scholarly account of the definitive art-pop label of the 1980s." - THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT




About the Author



Martin Aston has been writing about and reviewing music since 1984. He has a particularly deep appreciation for the independent music scene. He is the author of the books Pulp, Björkgraphy and Breaking Down the Walls of Heartache.

Martin has also written for a variety of publications including MOJO, Q, Guardian, The Times, Attitude, Radio Times and BBC Music Online.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.19 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x 1.75 Inches (D)
Weight: .59 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 704
Genre: Music
Sub-Genre: History & Criticism
Publisher: William Collins
Format: Paperback
Author: Martin Aston
Language: English
Street Date: May 12, 2026
TCIN: 1006415289
UPC: 9780008804107
Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-8290
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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