NEWS : THU, SEP 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Sub Pop Announces Built to Spill’s There’s Nothing Wrong With Love 30th Anniversary LP Repress On “Up Records Blue” Vinyl
There’s Nothing Wrong with Love is the classic second full-length album from Built to Spill, released by the Pacific Northwest indie label Up Records on September 13th, 1994. Now, a day before its 30th anniversary, you can secure a new pressing of the album on a limited edition “Up Records Blue” vinyl.
The enduring There’s Nothing Wrong with Love features the songs “In the Morning,” “Car,” “Distopian Dream Girl,” “Big Dipper,” and “Twin Falls.” The record features the lineup of Doug Martsch, bassist Brett Nelson, cello from John McMahon, and late drummer Andy Capps, with Phil Ek producing.
Built to Spill’s current lineup of Martsch, bassist Melanie Radford, drummer Teresa Esguerra, and cellist McMahon are on the road celebrating the 30th anniversary of the album by playing it in its entirety for adoring fans.
Those tour dates continue with a show tonight, September 12th, in Charleston, SC, at the Music Farm and run through September 29th in Sacramento, CA, at Harlow’s. Along the way, the band will see support from Miniaturized (September 12th -September 17th) and current Sub Pop (and former Up Records) labelmates Quasi, who are also celebrating the 30th anniversary of Featuring “Birds” (September 18th-September 29th). Please find a complete list of dates below.
Sat. Sep. 14 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse *
Mon. Sep. 16 - Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl *
Tue. Sep. 17 - Memphis, TN - Growler’s *
Wed. Sep. 18 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater ^
Thu. Sep. 19 - Austin, TX - Empire Control Room ^
Fri. Sep. 20 - Oklahoma, OK - Tower Theater ^
Sat. Sep. 21 - Omaha, NE - Waiting Room ^
Sun. Sep. 22 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theater ^
Tue. Sep. 24 - Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom ^
Wed. Sep. 25 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up ^
Thu. Sep. 26 - Los Angeles, CA - The Bellwether ^ +
Fri. Sep. 27 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore ^
Sat. Sep. 28 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore ^
Sun. Sep. 29 - Sacramento, CA - Harlow’s ^
* w/ Miniaturized
^ w/ Quasi
+ w/ Hasco Enjoyments
There’s Nothing Wrong with Love was wonderfully received by critics upon its release. It earned “Best Albums of 90’s” notices from outlets including Pitchfork, PASTE, SPIN, and Consequence of Sound.
There’s Nothing Wrong With Love is available to order now from Sub Pop Mega Mart, Bandcamp, the band’s live shows, and select independent retailers (while supplies last!).
You can also watch/listen to the There’s Nothing Wrong With Love playlist, featuring official videos for “In The Morning,” “Car,” “Fling,” and “Big Dipper” via the Up Records YouTube channel.
“Built To Spill’s Doug Martsch put Boise, Idaho, on the musical map with sprawling guitars, nasally vocals and heartfelt lyrics. Before the group fleshed out their sound with the guitar bits, BTS won over listeners with these straightforward, poignant songs. It’s an intimate glimpse inside one of indie rock’s great songwriters before he found himself.” 90 Best Albums of the 90’s” - PASTE
“True or false: Doug Martsch is the Peter Frampton of 1990s indie? Sure, he might not have the hair, the tight pants, or the voice box, but it’s difficult to think of another soul more worthy of resident guitar god; maybe J Mascis, but he never brought the pop side like King Framp. That’s the side most in evidence on There’s Nothing Wrong With Love, before Martsch started bringing the sprawl in spades. Humble, wry song-tales about heads-up-seven-up, Albertson’s stir-fry, and Bowie-hating stepdads abound, while earnest tracks like “Twin Falls” and “Big Dipper” set the pace for the entire Northwestern indie-pop scene.” Top 100 Albums of the 1990’s” - Pitchfork
“…Their second full-length and first genuinely great record…There’s Nothing Wrong With Love is the sound of scrappy mountain manchildren toying with their powers, pushing the limits of their form, setting the table for future tours de force.” STEREOGUM
“The second album by Boise, Idaho’s Built to Spill was the cuddliest little guitar epic of the decade. Just as the luster was wearing off the grunge gold rush, singer guitarist Doug Martsch challenged slacker cynicism with basement-band symphonies that turned his own private Idaho into indie rock’s last unknown territory.” “Greatest Albums of the 90’s” - SPIN
“…Love is an absolute classic from the decade, setting the pace for the band in the way their debut just barely missed. Youthful stories combine with sweet melodies and sweeping guitars from Martsch. Really though, it’s the story of all our suburban lives. There’s something comforting in the record’s ability to be relatable on such a universal level…Listen and try it yourself, because not many records are capable of this.” “Dusting ‘Em Off” - Consequence of Sound
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Tracklisting:
1. In the Morning
2. Reasons
3. Big Dipper
4. Car
5. Fling
6. Cleo
7. The Source
8. Twin Falls
9. Some
10. Distopian Dream Girl
11. Israel’s Song
12. Stab