Cranes - John Peel Sessions 1989-1990 (Vinyl) Cocteau Twins Scorched Earth Policy …to The

Scorched Earth Policy …to The Great Unwashed and Straitjacket Fits

the first date produced the gratifying opening track “Soul Surge” and the percolating “Cunga Black” with Hubbard joined by James Spaulding on alto saxophone and flute

Vera had about 12 demos which she sent to her friends Dad

support slots with The Adicts and Dead Kennedys

notably with the singles ‘Some Feeling’ and ‘Mysight’

Cranes - John Peel Sessions 1989-1990 (Vinyl) Cocteau Twins Scorched Earth Policy …to TheThe first in a series of archival releases from Cranes, the band's John Peel Sessions are collected for the first time. Artwork by feted 4AD v23 sleeve designer Chris Bigg (Cocteau Twins, Pixies etc). Formed in mid 1980s Portsmouth by the brother and sister duo of Jim Shaw (drummer, keyboardist, guitarist, programmer) and Alison Shaw (vocalist, guitarist, bassist), Cranes first appeared in 1986 with Fuse, a self released and now highly sought after