GREEN CARNATION · The Acoustic Verses (Remaster 2021) | RED/WHITE/BLACK 2LP

Available on vinyl for the first time!

Red, white and black marbled double vinyl with etching on D side in gatefold sleeve.

Limited to 350 copies.

Background information about ''

This remastered edition of Green Carnation's "The Acoustic Verses" marks a significant milestone - the album's very first vinyl pressing! Originally released as an intimate acoustic exploration, this collection showcases the Norwegian progressive rock masters stripping down their complex arrangements to reveal the raw emotional core of their songwriting. The remastering brings new life to tracks like "Sweet Leaf" and "The Burden is Mine... Alone", enhancing the delicate interplay between acoustic guitars and Kjetil Nordhus's haunting vocals that made this album such a beloved departure from their heavier work.

What makes this release particularly special is how it captures Green Carnation at their most vulnerable and introspective. Songs like "Maybe?" and "Transparent Me" demonstrate the band's ability to create atmosphere and tension without relying on heavy distortion or complex time signatures. The inclusion of a live version of "Child's Play, part 3" adds an extra dimension, showing how these acoustic arrangements translate to the stage. This vinyl edition preserves every nuance of the original recordings while benefiting from modern remastering techniques that bring out details previously hidden in the mix.

For fans of: Porcupine Tree, Katatonia, Anathema and Opeth

Other Versions

DIGIPAK CD · 9,99 € BLACK 2LP · 19,99 € CLEAR/GREEN/BLACK 2LP · Sold out

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Sweet Leaf (remastered)
A2. The Burden is Mine… Alone (remastered)
A3. Maybe? (remastered)
A4. Child`s Play, part 3 (remastered)
B1. Alone (remastered)
B2. 9-29-045 (remastered)

LP 2:
C1. Six Ribbons (remastered)
C2. Transparent Me (remastered)
C3. High Tide Waves (remastered)
C4. Child`s Play, part 3 (live version)

Manufacturer: Sasu Soundworks Sarl, 126 Boulevard Bara, Heliopolis 2, Lot B4, 13013 Marseille, France, Contact: www.season-of-mist.com