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Artist: Laughing Chimes, The
Title: Behind Your Blue Fields
Genre: Indie & Alternative / Indie & Lo-Fi / Jangle Pop
Label: Slumberland Records
Following up their well-received 2025 album "Whispers In The Speech Machine," The Laughing Chimes' new collection "Behind Your Blue Fields" spotlights a fascinating transitional period for the band during the creation of "Whispers...," as the they expanded their pastoral, paisley jangle into darker, post-punk tinged territory.
Band leader Evan Seurkamp explains: “Many of the songs on this compilation (“King of Birds”, “Zephyr”, “It’s 3 Until It’s 4”, and “Behind Your Blue Fields” to name a few) were written in mind for a Laughing Chimes record but were shelved after embracing the decision to “go goth” on our second album. In the summer of 2022, we were dubbing this sunnier version of our sophomore record Behind Your Blue Fields. … Even though these demos/songs got the boot, it’s great to share them with you now as a glimpse into a “what could have been” second album that never fully came to fruition.”
The 13 demos (and some nifty hidden bonus tracks) here present a fascinating alternate direction for the group and a distinctly different vision for their second album, and as such are a most welcome addition to the Laughing Chimes catalog.
The Laughing Chimes – Behind Your Blue Fields
Description
The Laughing Chimes present their latest release, 'Behind Your Blue Fields', a captivating alternative album that showcases their unique sound. This cassette features a mix of studio tracks and demos, highlighting the band's creative evolution and musical depth.
Highlights
Format: Cassette
Label: Slumberland Records
Genre: Alternative
Includes both studio tracks and demos
Showcases the band's unique sound
Track Listing
01. Small Town Racecars
02. Trapeze Baby
03. Pharmacies
04. Behind Your Blue Fields
05. Newshound Pageants
06. Seasons
07. Zephyr
08. Lunchbox in Stereo
09. It's 3 Until It's 4
01. Your Voice Sounds So Strange
02. King of Birds
03. On An Electric Taxi Cab
04. If I Could Land Your Heart
05. Behind Your Blue Fields [4-track Demo]
06. Behind Your Blue Fields [8-track Demo]
07. Cats Go Car Watching [8-track Demo]
08. He Never Finished the Thought [4-track]
Format Details
Label: Slumberland Records
Genre: Alternative
Format: Cassette
- Media Condition: Mint (M)
- Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
- Format: Cassette
- Genre: ALT/INDIE
- Format Type: CASSETTE
- Released: 06/12/2026
