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The early summer bloom of 1992 felt like it had been pollinated by a lot of sunshine-loving records from the year before, optimistic headrushes that embraced hedonistic bliss or at least a sweeter ride. There was still an element of bedroom wistfulness to singles like 'Higher Than The Sun', 'Nothing Can Stop Us' and even Paris Angels’ 'Perfume' but there was no denying the appeal that techno, rave and Bleep held, especially when it was microdosed. Bands were more willing to experiment with technology and producers, if not necessarily going for all whistles-blazing club bangers.

The Orchids, hailing from the suburbs of Glasgow were unlikely to ever emerge from their hood as contenders for a deal on Soma Records (which had begun in 1991 in that city) but they evidently wanted to stretch their boundaries beyond their introverted debut. 'Unholy Soul' is somewhat breezier than Lyceum. It’s still laced with a Scottish melancholy but there’s more breathing space within the production. They’d hinted as much on their 12” ‘Penetration’ EP from 1991 and lovelorn songs such as 'Waiting For The Storm' and 'Peaches' are now spiked by absent-minded cherubs with an ear for the 3.a.m comedown.

TRACK LISTING

1. Me And The Black And White Dream
2. Women Priests And Addicts
3. Bringing You The Love
4. Frank De Salvo
5. Long Drawn Sunday Night
6. Peaches
7. Dirty Clothing
8. Definition Of A Bastard
9. Moon Lullaby
10. Coloured Stone
11. The Sadness Of Sex (pt1) / Waiting For The Storm
12. You Know I'm Fine
13. Bemused, Confused And Bedraggled
14. Pelican Blonde
15. Tropical Fishbowl
16. How Does That Feel
17. Sigh 
18. Something For The Longing 
19. Farewell, Dear Bonnie
20. On A Sunday