Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Revelate (The Frames) (LP 4313)

The Frames Longitude (CD, Anti- Records, 2015) ***  

GenreFolk rock 

Places I remember: Fopp

Fab, and all the other pimply hyperboles: Revelate

Gear costume: Fitzcarraldo

They loom large in his legend (The Album Collection playlists): Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Part 5Part 6Part 7

Active compensatory factors: This is a compilation celebrating 25 years of The Frames. They are an Irish band, known by me at least - as principally the band that includes Glen Hansard, of Once fame.

Once is where I was first aware of Glen's talent. The film itself was written and directed by The Frames former bassist, John Carney. They are a talented bunch.

The music on Longitude comprises the band's favourite songs in their first 25 years (they are still a going concern), so it serves as a good taster.

Where do they all belong? Fans should also seek out The Swell Season and Hansard solo albums, but you need to start with the Once soundtrack, which is sublime.

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