DBL Gatefold LP w/ MP3, Black/White Vinyl & A2 Screenprinted Chrome on Black Poster
Edition of 600.
It would be easy to say that Molly Nilsson needs no introduction, but These Things Take Time is an introduction. Originally self-released in 2008 on a limited CDR run with hand-folded sleeve, Nilsson’s debut album has slowly taken over the hearts of many. In 2014 this modern classic of autonomous, DIY pop and punk-as-you-like attitude is presented on vinyl for the first time in a beautiful edition featuring unreleased bonus tracks across two discs, an exclusive screen printed A2 poster and new sleeve notes from the artist.

Molly Nilsson’s first recordings under her own name have grown in stature to occupy a prominent positioning in the global pop underground despite initially only being available on CDr. Though Nilsson’s songwriting prowess and commandeering of other genres has grown since 2008, her unique voice is seen in raw form on These Things Take Time. Many of the themes she would develop later were inked first here: the romance of loneliness on “The Lonely,” “Whisky Sour,” “Hey Moon!”, the folly and intoxication of youth seen in “Joyride,” “Poisoned Candy” and dogged self-reliance as on “The Diamond Song” or “Wounds Itch When They Heal.” Also included here are unreleased recordings from the same period that were left off the original release, a further window into a turbulent, exciting time for an artist just discovering her power to touch and communicate with the listener.

Lend Me Your Love - (from These Things Take Time - Vinyl Edition)

 DBL Gatefold LP w/ MP3,  Black/White Vinyl & A2 Screenprinted Chrome on Black Poster
 Edition of 600.
 It would be easy to say that Molly Nilsson needs no introduction, but These Things Take Time is an introduction. Originally self-released in 2008 on a limited CDR run with hand-folded sleeve, Nilsson’s debut album has slowly taken over the hearts of many. In 2014 this modern classic of autonomous, DIY pop and punk-as-you-like attitude is presented on vinyl for the first time in a beautiful edition featuring unreleased bonus tracks across two discs, an exclusive screen printed A2 poster and new sleeve notes from the artist.
 
Molly Nilsson’s first recordings under her own name have grown in stature to occupy a prominent positioning in the global pop underground despite initially only being available on CDr. Though Nilsson’s songwriting prowess and commandeering of other genres has grown since 2008, her unique voice is seen in raw form on These Things Take Time. Many of the themes she would develop later were inked first here: the romance of loneliness on “The Lonely,” “Whisky Sour,” “Hey Moon!”, the folly and intoxication of youth seen in “Joyride,” “Poisoned Candy” and dogged self-reliance as on “The Diamond Song” or “Wounds Itch When They Heal.” Also included here are unreleased recordings from the same period that were left off the original release, a further window into a turbulent, exciting time for an artist just discovering her power to touch and communicate with the listener.

The Lonely - (from These Things Take Time - Vinyl Edition)

Lyrics: 
I’d kill my tyres every day if it meant I got to see you again 
I can’t help thinking you look like that guy from that band 
If only I could have some of that blue in your eyes 
It won’t be me against the world forever I swear 
I’ll tone it down, take my big coat and I’ll hide in your jacket instead 

If I hadn’t acted tough, we’d have something planned 
Tomorrow night you’d come and I’d be by your side 
Tell me that it isn’t as crazy as it sounds 
I’ll be the red in your blue 
The cool in your warmth 
The sun to your moon 
Just let me in 
Tell me that it isn’t as crazy as it sounds 

Maybe I’m just touch starved and it’s on you 
Don’t let it boost your ego 
You were the only one in the room 
Maybe I’m just touch starved and it’s on you 
Don’t let it boost your ego 
Yours was the only name I knew 

If I hadn’t acted tough, we’d have something planned 
Tomorrow night you’d come and I’d be by your side 
Tell me that it isn’t as crazy as it sounds 
I’ll be the red in your blue 
The cool in your warmth 
The sun to your moon 
Just let me in 
Tell me that it isn’t as crazy as it sounds 

Maybe I’m just touch starved and it’s on you 
Don’t let it boost your ego 
You were the only one in the room 
Maybe I’m just touch starved and it’s on you 
Don’t let it boost your ego 
Yours was the only name I knew

Touch Starved

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