Pale Saints

About Pale Saints

Pale Saints drew from a deceptively deep pool of influences and teased out distinctive traits that charmed the visionary 4AD label, and consequently listeners for whom shoegaze was a term of endearment. The English band developed their unique strain of dream pop by synthesizing elements of connected bygone movements such as West Coast psychedelia, the paisley underground, and C-86, applying avant-folk, pure pop, and the spectral post-punk advancements of their elder labelmates along the way. Their three albums of increasing scope and sprawl left lasting imprints. The Comforts of Madness (1990), a Top 40 U.K. hit upon release, is particularly well-regarded, and was expanded and recirculated by 4AD on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.