Primal Scream Reissues 'Bunker Trilogy' Albums, Calling Them Premonitions of Fascism's Rise
Primal Scream, led by Bobby Gillespie, is reissuing three classic albums collectively known as 'The Bunker Trilogy': 'Vanishing Point' (1997), 'XTRMNTR' (2000), and 'Evil Heat' (2002). The reissues begin on August 7 with a remastered and expanded double vinyl edition of 'Vanishing Point', followed by 'XTRMNTR' on September 4 and 'Evil Heat' on October 30. Gillespie described the albums as representing 'the absolute antithesis of everything that was happening in British music in the nineties,' and claimed they were 'premonitory in anticipating the resurgence of fascism.' He noted they portrayed 'the darkest and sordid side of British youth culture.' The reissues are released under Sony Music. The announcement was made on Friday, with Gillespie's statements distributed by the label. The albums were originally released between 1997 and 2002, and the reissue campaign is branded as 'The Bunker Trilogy.'
Key facts
- Primal Scream reissues three albums: 'Vanishing Point' (1997), 'XTRMNTR' (2000), 'Evil Heat' (2002).
- The reissues are collectively called 'The Bunker Trilogy'.
- 'Vanishing Point' reissue released on August 7 as a double vinyl, remastered and expanded.
- 'XTRMNTR' reissue scheduled for September 4.
- 'Evil Heat' reissue scheduled for October 30.
- Bobby Gillespie said the albums were 'premonitory' in anticipating the resurgence of fascism.
- Gillespie described the albums as representing 'the absolute antithesis' of 1990s British music.
- The reissues are released under Sony Music.
Entities
Artists
- Bobby Gillespie
Institutions
- Primal Scream
- Sony Music