THE CHARLATANS - SOME FRIENDLY EXPENDED EDITION - 2LP

Some Friendly is the debut studio album by British rock band The Charlatans, released on 8 October 1990 through Beggars Banquet Records’ imprint, Situation Two. Formed in 1988, the band underwent several line-up changes before settling on vocalist Tim Burgess, guitarist John Baker, bassist Martin Blunt, keyboardist Rob Collins, and drummer Jon Brookes. Writing material at a rapid pace, they released their debut single “Indian Rope” in early 1990. Shortly after, they signed with Beggars Banquet and began work on their first album. Recording sessions took place between March and August 1990 with producer Chris Nagle at Strawberry Studios in Stockport and The Windings in Wrexham. The album blends acid-pop, baggy, and dance-pop styles, drawing notable influence from the psychedelic era of The Beatles.