Artist: PURSON
Album: THE CIRCLE AND THE BLUE DOOR (CD)

Year: 2013
Media type: CD

Purson are a psychedelic rock band from London, England. Founded by Rosalie Cunningham, currently signed to Rise Above Records. Purson formed after Cunningham disbanded her previous project Ipso Facto. Purson appeared at the 2012 edition of Roadburn Festival.

Purson's debut album titled The Circle And The Blue Door was Released on 29 April 2013 to general and critical acclaim. Spin called the album "an audacious entry into a current crop of retro-pop headbanger fare that should chill the marrow of fans".

Virgin wrote "Long before the last track has played its final note you will already be planning your next visit to this dark yet enchanting musical world. ‘The Circle & The Blue Door‘ is thoroughly addictive listening".

The Circle And The Blue Door ranked number 15 on Metal Hammer's best 50 Albums 2013.

Purson were voted Best New Band and Best Debut Album of 2013 in Terrorizer's yearly readers poll as well as ranking The Circle And The Blue Door 11th in their critics choice of the best albums of 2013.

TRACKLIST:

1. Wake Up Sleepy Head (2:06)
2. The Contract (4:11)
3. Spiderwood Farm (5:09)
4. Sailor's Wife's Lament (3:59)
5. Leaning on a Bear (3:27)
6. Tempest and the Tide (5:06)
7. Mavericks and Mystics (3:48)
8. Well Spoiled Machine (5:09)
9. Sapphire Ward (5:02)
10. Rocking Horse (4:25)
11. Tragic Catastrophe (5:21)

Total time 47:45

LINE-UP:

Rosalie Cunningham / vocals, guitars
George Hudson / guitars
Samuel Shove / organ, Mellotron, Wurlitzer
Barnaby Maddick / bass
Jack Hobbs / drums