The Coral return with '388', their thirteenth studio album, officially released following an initial physical-only run through record shops across the UK. Led by new single ‘Let The Music Play’, the record draws inspiration from the sound and spirit of vintage reggae and dub cassette tapes, while continuing the band’s long-standing blend of psychedelic rock, melody and escapism.
Following the UK Top Five success of 2023’s 'Sea Of Mirrors', '388' further expands a catalogue that has produced six UK Top Five albums, including the Mercury Prize-nominated self-titled debut The Coral, alongside 'Magic and Medicine', 'The Invisible Invasion' and 'Coral Island', as well as defining singles such as ‘Dreaming Of You’ and ‘Pass It On’.
Following the UK Top Five success of 2023’s 'Sea Of Mirrors', '388' further expands a catalogue that has produced six UK Top Five albums, including the Mercury Prize-nominated self-titled debut The Coral, alongside 'Magic and Medicine', 'The Invisible Invasion' and 'Coral Island', as well as defining singles such as ‘Dreaming Of You’ and ‘Pass It On’.
STAFF COMMENTS
Barry says: The Coral return! Bringing with them an initially limited, but now widely available new LP that swims in the rippling waters of dub, via their more established psychedelic rock filter. There has always been an element of sunny dub-forward grooves and syncopated stagger to their sound but this time it's bolstered by a saturated, straight-to-tape heft and woozy, hazy warble. Top stuff.TRACK LISTING
1. Let The Music Play
2. Where Will You Go
3. Leave It In The Past
4. You And Me (And The Beautiful Sea)
5. Shame
6. Here Come The Tears
7. Yellow Moon
8. Sad Girl
9. High Tide
10. Spirit Catcher
11. Crossing The Sands
