SPAIN : ‘The Blue Moods Of Spain’ – 30th anniversary 2xLP blue vinyl reissue of slowcore classic out 03.10.25

SPAIN
THE BLUE MOODS OF SPAIN 

30th anniversary 2xLP blue vinyl reissue
out 03.10.25
(Rhino Records)

“Spain fell into the limelight when Johnny Cash transformed ‘Spiritual’s’ bleak plea into Depression-era gospel. This sustained hour of heartbreak has arguably aged even better”
MOJO
“A sophisticated, heartbroken, after-dark universe. Unfolding over a sparse yet artfully lavish hour, Haden’s immersive melancholy provided a bittersweet refuge that remains a pinnacle of the so-called ‘slowcore’ genre 9/10”
UNCUT

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THE BLUE MOODS OF SPAIN
30th ANNIVERSARY EUROPEAN TOUR

31.10.25  EINDHOVEN (NL) Effenaar
01.11.25  KORTRIJK (BE) De Kreun
02.11.25  ANTWERP (BE) Arenberg
06.11.25  GLASGOW (UK) Mono
07.11.25  STOWMARKET (UK) John Peel Centre for Performing Arts
08.11.25  LONDON (UK) Moth Club
09.11.25  PARIS (FR) Petit Bain
11.11.25  LORIENT (FR) Les Indisciplinées
13.11.25  SCHAFFHAUSEN (CH) Radio Rasa
14.11.25  BOLOGNA (IT) Baumhaus
15.11.25  BARI (IT) Time Zones Festival
16.11.25  FLORENCE (IT) Brillante – Nuovo Teatro Lippi
18.11.25  DRESDEN (DE) Jazzclub Tonne
19.11.25  BERLIN (DE) Frannz Club
20.11.25  COPENHAGEN (DK) Loppen
21.11.25  OSLO (NO) John Dee
23.11.25  STOCKHOLM (SE) Kollektivet Livet Bar & Scen

TICKETS
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Originally released in 1995, ‘The Blue Moods of Spain’ marked the debut of Los Angeles alternative rock band Spain, led by Josh Haden. The album’s atmospheric blend of jazz, blues and indie pop helped spawn the ‘slowcore’ genre, garnered widespread critical acclaim and became a cult classic.

Featuring songs such as ‘Spiritual’ (later covered by Johnny Cash), ‘Untitled #1’ and the epic, 14-minute ‘World Of Blue’, the album’s melancholic beauty and lush arrangements continue to resonate. This 30th Anniversary 2xLP reissue presents the album on newly remastered high-quality vinyl for the first time in over a decade, offering longtime admirers and newcomers a fresh opportunity to experience its haunting brilliance.

SPAIN
biography

A US alternative rock band founded in Los Angeles in 1993 by singer-songwriter and bassist Josh Haden, Spain is known for a melancholic, atmospheric sound and deeply introspective lyrics, blending elements of jazz, blues and indie rock to create a signature style often associated with the slowcore movement of the 1990s.

 Haden (son of legendary jazz bassist Charlie Haden) formed Spain with the vision of crafting intimate, emotionally resonant music. Drawing from his background and influences such as The Velvet Underground and Cowboy Junkies, the group swiftly gained a following in the Los Angeles music scene.

Spain’s debut album, ‘The Blue Moods of Spain’ (1995), became a defining work of the slowcore genre. It featured the hauntingly beautiful ‘Spiritual’, which was covered by artists such as Johnny Cash and Pat Metheny & Charlie Haden. Other songs such as ‘Untitled #1’ and ‘Ray of Light’ showcased the band’s moody, minimalist sound, earning them critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase.

Two follow-up records, ’She Haunts My Dreams’ (1999) and ‘I Believe’ (2001), further refined Spain’s blend of dreamy, melancholic rock, while the band’s music often featured in films and TV shows, adding to their cult status.

Haden put Spain on hold in 2001 as he pursued other projects and collaborations, including solo work and an association with hip hop supergroup Handsome Boy Modeling School, but reformed the band in 2007 with a new lineup. This eventually led to the release of ‘The Soul of Spain’ (2012), which marked a return to their signature sound. Subsequent albums ‘Sargent Place’ (2014), ‘Carolina’ (2016) and ‘Mandala Brush’ (2018) continued to explore themes of love, loss and transcendence while incorporating more diverse musical influences.

Spain remains a revered name in indie rock, influencing music creators in diverse genres. The group’s music, characterised by inward-looking lyrics and minimalist arrangements, continues to resonate with fans of emotive songwriting. Haden’s evocative vocals and unique musical vision have cemented Spain’s status as a timeless act in alternative music.

THE BLUE MOODS OF SPAIN 
1995 REVIEWS

“The melodic simplicity of The Velvet Underground, the metronomic precision of Spiritualized and the heartbroken sentiment of Tindersticks”
NME
“This is the most gorgeous music you’ll hear all year. Trust me, this is heaven in an hour”
MELODY MAKER
“An intimate set of blues-based, jazz-tinged, emotionally-charged songs”
MUSIC WEEK
“Blurs the lines between West Coast jazz, ’60s soul, blues and the Velvets”
L.A. WEEKLY
“A meticulously arranged, slow-moving universe where the streets are made of ed velvet, the fog is as thick as cigarette smoke and the snow is martini olives”
NEW YORK TIMES


JOSH HADEN | 2025 photography by Lisa Haden

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