In 2020, 4AD turned 40. Never one to be on time for a party, the label is commemorating that landmark this year with the release of Bills & Aches & Blues. The compilation features 18 of its current artists covering a song of their choosing from 4AD’s past: a creative experiment rooted in the spirit of collaboration and a snapshot of 4AD, 41 years after its inception.
Label: 4AD – 4AD 0385 LP
Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP
Country: US
Released: 23 Jul 2021
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: Abstract, Indie Rock
Tracklist
A1 Tkay Maidza – Where Is My Mind? 2:57
A2 U.S. Girls – Junkyard 2:59
A3 Aldous Harding – Revival 2:17
A4 The Breeders – The Dirt Eaters 3:34
A5 Maria Somerville – Seabird 4:36
B1 Tune-Yards – Cannonball 3:09
B2 Spencer. – Genesis 4:29
B3 Helado Negro – Futurism 3:10
B4 Efterklang – Postal 4:00
B5 Bing & Ruth – Gigantic 5:26
C1 Future Islands – The Moon Is Blue 4:38
C2 Jenny Hval – Sunbathing 2:46
C3 Dry Cleaning – Oblivion 3:50
C4 Bradford Cox – Mountain Battles 6:24
D1 Sohn – Song To The Siren 4:45
D2 Becky And The Birds – The Wolves (Act 1 & 2) 4:30
D3 Ex:Re – Misery Is A Butterfly 5:08
D4 Big Thief – Off You 4:04