If you ask me what will remain of the 90’s, among the dozens of artists, albums, cassettes and record labels I have venerated and adored, I’ll certainly name ”Interplanetary Music” by the National Heroes.
Some might erroneously think that lo-fi indie rock was an american exclusive (Sebadoh, Pavement, Diskothi-q, Refrigerator, Nothing Painted Blue) but we have had great representatives here too and National Heroes are certainly the best british lo-fi indie rock combo of the 90’s if you ask me. They have sadly and guilty been understimated and undervalued, almost forgotten but I have just been informed that Cargo Records is going to reissue and finally put under the spotlights the only LP ever recorded by National Heroes. Originally released by Theme Park, after a series of cassettes on some of the greatest tape labels of the time (Catsup plate and Traumatone) and a bunch of 7”s, almost impossible to find nowadays. I’m really happy and excited about this reisssue, a lot of people will finally have the opportunity of listening to this great band but it is also time that these guys return on a stage and record something new because I have worn out my copy of ”Interplanetary Music”. I know for sure Matt Seigne is still active, as I have release one cassette of his and we’re talking about releasing more, I don’t know about Bill Dunmore. Will this reisssue mean the return of the great National Heroes?”
You can listen to ”Interplanetary Music” here.
