The Reds Pinks & Purples - Acknowledge Kindness (CD) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
The Reds Pinks & Purples - Acknowledge Kindness (CD) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
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The Reds Pinks & Purples – Acknowledge Kindness
Description
The Reds Pinks & Purples return with their latest album, 'Acknowledge Kindness', a captivating blend of indie melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Released on April 24, 2026, this album showcases the band's signature sound and emotional depth.
Highlights
- New release from The Reds Pinks & Purples
- Available on CD format
- Label: Fire Records
- Genre: Indie
- Release date: April 24, 2026
Track Listing
01. Is it you, or is it them?
02. Heaven of Love
03. Emo Band
04. New Leaf
05. Houses
06. Blue Heron Lake
07. Worthy of Love
08. Doubt in Vain
09. Where Did I Go Last Night?
10. Build Love
11. Acknowledge Kindness
Format Details
- Label: Fire Records
- Genre: Indie
- Release Date: 2026-04-24
- Format: CD
Item Information
Artist: Reds, Pinks & Purples, The
Title: Acknowledge Kindness (DARK CLOUD VINYL)
Genre: Indie & Alternative
Label: Fire Records
Acknowledge Kindness expands The Reds, Pinks And Purples’ distinctive brand of emotional pop, music built for the quiet hours and the restless mind. Evolving naturally from the heavier, melancholic indie rock of previous releases, the mood here feels more exposed and reflective, blossoming into lush dreamscapes that recall the bittersweet sorrow of The Cure or the tenderly gloomy transcendence of California by American Music Club.
Created from a new headspace, the album finds Glenn Donaldson observing both the present and the weight of what came before it. Songs lean into a deeper sense of nostalgia, allowing him to look back with intent and revisit moments that once carried a sting.
Donaldson comments: “This album is probably about learning to live with your ghosts and trying to be alive in the present. There’s a certain kind of big sounding record I aspire to make, like California by American Music Club or 16-Lover's Lane by The Go-Betweens, works that steer into the pain but become a transportational device for the listener.”
Donaldson’s vocals are captured in high fidelity, raw and immediate, with lyrical abstraction underpinned by chiming acoustic guitars and achingly beautiful piano.
‘New Leaf’ teases with a perpetual guitar line plucking at the heartstrings while a sub-melody cushions Donaldson’s musings. ‘Heaven of Love’ tackles cynicism with positive energy as it tumbles into a glorious chorus, while the guitars on ‘Worthy of Love’ chime dutifully as it dispels heavy memories and heads for a better place. Two plush instrumentals, the winsome ‘Blue Heron Lake’ and the symphonic title track, sound like Eno post Roxy pre ambient or Felt without words.
Having written more than 200 songs and released nine albums in just six years, Glenn Donaldson has shaped a distinctive songwriting world rooted in emotional clarity and romanticised wonder.
- Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
- Media Condition: Mint (M)
- Format: CD
- Genre: ALT/INDIE
- Format Type: CD
- Released: 2026-04-24
Condition Ratings & Details
Condition Ratings & Details
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Condition Ratings
- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
Sleeve Details
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