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The Blue Aeroplanes are Bristol's longest running band and a true art-rock institution who have inspired generations of post-punk and alternative groups including R.E.M., Radiohead, and Manic Street Preachers.

'Outsider Art - The Other Best Of The Blue Aeroplanes 1985-2025' is the essential companion piece to 'Magical Realism', the band's critically acclaimed first careerspanning retrospective. The collection takes a deep dive into four decades of deepcuts, fan-favourites, and live-staples that have cemented The Blue Aeroplanes as true cult heroes.

This new compilation also unearths a trove of previously unreleased material from the archives, including recordings from BBC 'In Concert' ('What It Is' and 'Breaking In My Heart'), and a brand- new version of 'Winter Sun' captured in 2024 during the band's legendary annual residency at The Fleece in Bristol.

'Outsider Art' features a 24-page booklet with new sleeve notes, lyrics, and rare photographs from the band's archives. Remastered by Phil Kinrade at AIR Mastering.

TRACK LISTING

CD Tracks:
You (Are Loved)
Detective Song
Gunning The Works 2025
Nothing
Skin
Control Of Embassies (Live)
Your Ages
Frightened At Night
Half A Crown
The Boy In The Bubble
What It Is (Live At The BBC)
Someone (In The Arms Of No One)
Bright Star Catalogue
Love Come Round
Cavaliers P10
Winter Sun (Live)
Jack Leaves & Back Spring
Breaking In My Heart (Live At The BBC)
Cavaliers P12

LP Tracks:
You (Are Loved)
Detective Song
Gunning The Works 2025
Nothing
Skin
Control Of Embassies (Live)
Your Ages
Frightened At Night
Half A Crown
The Boy In The Bubble 
What It Is (Live At The BBC) 
Someone (In The Arms Of No One)
Bright Star Catalogue
Love Come Round
Cavaliers P10
Winter Sun (Live) 
Jack Leaves & Back Spring
Breaking In My Heart (Live At The BBC)
Cavaliers P12
Lover & Confidante (Live)
Tyger Tyger Burning Bright!