Pagan Wanderer Lu
Encyclopedia
Pagan Wanderer Lu is a one-man indie
/electronica
or 'Indietronica
' band originally formed in Aberystwyth
but now based in Cardiff
. The act consists of Andy Regan (born in Bolton
).
s, singles
and EPs
. The most recent of these were released by Brainlove Records
.
, 4/5 from Artrocker
, and 4/5 from MusicOMH
.
Indie (music)
In music, independent music, often shortened to indie music or "indie" is a term used to describe independence from major commercial record labels or their subsidiaries, and an autonomous, Do-It-Yourself approach to recording and publishing....
/electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
or 'Indietronica
Indietronica
Indietronica is a music genre that combines indie, electronica, rock and pop music. Typical instruments used in indietronica music are electronic keyboard, synthesizer, sampler and drum machine...
' band originally formed in Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth is a historic market town, administrative centre and holiday resort within Ceredigion, Wales. Often colloquially known as Aber, it is located at the confluence of the rivers Ystwyth and Rheidol....
but now based in Cardiff
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
. The act consists of Andy Regan (born in Bolton
Bolton
Bolton is a town in Greater Manchester, in the North West of England. Close to the West Pennine Moors, it is north west of the city of Manchester. Bolton is surrounded by several smaller towns and villages which together form the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, of which Bolton is the...
).
Discography
Pagan Wanderer Lu has self-released several albumAlbum
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
s, singles
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
and EPs
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
. The most recent of these were released by Brainlove Records
Brainlove Records
Brainlove Records is an independent record label with a DIY ethic, based in London, England. The label works with artists making experimental indie, pop and electronic music, and those who blur the boundaries between genres....
.
Albums
- PWL - Album (2002)
- Restless Revolution Day by Day (May 2004)
- Build Library Here (or else!)Build Library Here (or else!)Build Library Here is an album by British musician Pagan Wanderer Lu . It was originally released in hand made limited edition form in 2005, but was reissued in 2007 on Brainlove Records.-Track listing:...
(April 2005 - re-released September 2007) - Hospital Radio Hits (2003–04) (compilation Sept 2006)
- Fight My Battles For MeFight My Battles For MeFight My Battles For Me is an album by British musician Pagan Wanderer Lu . It was released in 2009 on Brainlove Records.-Track listing:#"The ending makes what came before a story"#"Anger Management"#"The Gentlemen's Game"...
(Brainlove Records, May 2009) - European MonsoonEuropean MonsoonEuropean Monsoon is an album by British musician Pagan Wanderer Lu . Released in June 2010 on Brainlove Records.-Track listing:#"Banish Negative Thoughts"#"Chemicals Like You"#"Crustaceans as Castanets"...
(Brainlove Records, June 2010) - A Neuron Poem Soon (compilation Sept 2010)
EPs
- 'Train Songs' (Jan 2001)
- Tank vs. Cat (Apr 2001)
- The Aberystwyth Cliff Railway Disaster 1902 (Dec 2001)
- Enjoy Travelling (Sep 2002)
- No More Roads (Apr 2003)
- Goodbye Workshy (Aug 2003)
- 28 Pages of Jobs (Nov 2003)
- Jazzy Jungle Memorial Hall (Jul 2004)
- The Monkeys of the Shitty Island (Oct 2004)
- Viva! Coupon Feeders Hotel (Feb 2005)
- Siop Enoc Hughes (Mar 2005)
- Covered Versions (May 2005)
- The Independent ScrutineerThe Independent ScrutineerThe Independent Scrutineer is an EP by British musician Pagan Wanderer Lu . It was released on Brainlove Records in November 2006 and was their first commercially distributed CD....
(Nov 2006) - My Heartfelt Duty (June 2007)
- Omnichord EP (July 2007)
- Perfection R.I.P.Perfection R.I.P.Perfection R.I.P. is an EP by British musician Pagan Wanderer Lu . It was released on Brainlove Records in November 2007 as a digital download, with handmade cd copies released via Pagan Wanderer Lu's website....
(November 2007) - The Omega Point (November 2008)
- Make Archive (2001–2005) (Fleeing from Pigeons Records, April 2009)
- Mostly Furniture (January 2010)
- Pervert Oven (Dec 2010)
Singles
- Keep It Real (Dec 2002)
- A Christmas Gift From Lu (Dec 2004)
- Repetition 1 (June 2006) split vinyl single with Napoleon IIIrdNapoleon IIIrdNapoleon IIIrd is a musician, solo artist and producer who is based in London, England.-History:After his previous band split in 2004, James Mabbett decided to go it alone. Driven by a rediscovered love for The Beach Boys and a continued love of skewed dance music and loud guitars he became...
- The Tree of Knowledge (October 2007)
- 2.0///The Bridge of Sighs (June 2009)
- Pockets in Shrouds (Dec 2009)
- Banish Negative Thoughts (July 2010)
Compilation appearances
- 'Public Service Broadcast #9' on Smalltown America Records ('Perfection or a Simple Life')
- 'Two Thousand And Ace' on Brainlove RecordsBrainlove RecordsBrainlove Records is an independent record label with a DIY ethic, based in London, England. The label works with artists making experimental indie, pop and electronic music, and those who blur the boundaries between genres....
('Good Christian/Bad Christian') - 'Fear of a Wack Planet' on Brainlove RecordsBrainlove RecordsBrainlove Records is an independent record label with a DIY ethic, based in London, England. The label works with artists making experimental indie, pop and electronic music, and those who blur the boundaries between genres....
('Nintendo Folk')
Reception
Regan's albums have received positive reviews from a number of publications including a 9/10 from Drowned in SoundDrowned in Sound
DrownedinSound.com or DiS is a UK based music webzine financed by artist management company Silentway . The site is an editorially independent music website.-History:...
, 4/5 from Artrocker
Artrocker magazine
Artrocker magazine is an independent monthly publication, concentrating on music and modern culture, that is available across the United Kingdom. Though stocked in larger branches of newsagents, its main availability is in music stores. The magazine started life as a weekly email newsletter before...
, and 4/5 from MusicOMH
MusicOMH
musicOMH is a United Kingdom-based website which publishes independent reviews, featues and interviews from across all musical genres including classical, metal, rock and R&B.-History:...
.