{"product_id":"polar-bear-dim-lit-lp","title":"Polar Bear - Dim Lit (LP)","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePolar Bear's groundbreaking debut 'Dim Lit' (2004) is released on vinyl for the first time.\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolar Bear's groundbreaking debut 'Dim Lit' (2004) is being released on vinyl for the first time, marking over two decades since its arrival reshaped the UK jazz landscape. Led by drummer and composer Seb Rochford, the album introduced a band whose fearless approach to improvisation, rhythm, and texture would go on to influence a generation. Blending raw energy with intricate composition, 'Dim Lit' set the blueprint for Polar Bear's signature sound - expansive, unpredictable, and entirely their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the outset, 'Dim Lit' positioned Polar Bear as one of the most forward-thinking groups of their time. The album bridged jazz, electronic elements, and avant-garde sensibilities, carving out a new space in the contemporary music scene. The interplay between Rochford, saxophonists Pete Wareham and Mark Lockheart, bassist Tom Herbert, and electronics specialist Leafcutter John created a dynamic, shape-shifting sound that blurred genre boundaries. With its hypnotic grooves, explosive improvisation, and unexpected sonic detours, 'Dim Lit' remains a vital document of a band redefining what jazz could be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis first-ever vinyl release offers a new perspective on 'Dim Lit's deep, layered soundscapes, giving longtime fans and new listeners alike the chance to experience the album in a fresh, immersive format. Edition Records now represents all digital rights to the Polar Bear catalogue, ensuring the band's visionary work continues to reach audiences worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ch2\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisc 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003eHeavy Paws on the Purple Floor\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eNot Here, Not Near\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eEves Apple\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003ePolar Bear Standing and Ready\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eUrban Kilt\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eSnow\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisc 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003eUnderneath You Can See Too Much\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eThe Shapes in the Clouds Aren't Always Happy\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eNew Dark Park\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eWild Horses\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edition Records\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0       \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 08\/08\/25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5060509792887\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"PROPER MUS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46527253283065,"sku":"EDNLP1263","price":34.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/4889\/files\/EDNLP1263.jpg?v=1748862064","url":"https:\/\/mvdshop.com\/products\/polar-bear-dim-lit-lp","provider":"MVD Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}