The Gorey End (LP)

Writer and illustrator Edward Gorey enjoyed the Tiger Lillies song "Banging in the Nails" (on the album The Brothel to the Cemetery) so much he sent the band a large box of his unpublished stories, some of which they adapted and turned into songs. But sadly, before he could hear them, Mr Gorey died. Here are the songs, with the Kronos Quartet providing strings and barks, now reissued on vinyl.

Originally released in 2003, The Gorey End quickly sold out and has been unavailable since, helped in no small part by its nomination for a Grammy (best classical crossover album) and the brief stage run featuring Eleanor Bron and other hands. Unpublished works by Edward Gorey were adapted to song lyrics by Martyn Jaques, keeping to the author's inimitable style, with the Tiger Lillies' music added to by the Kronos Quartet on most of the tracks. This release reissues the full album on vinyl, with a lyrics insert featuring Gorey artwork, in a split-colour limited edition: the first 200 copies only are in Gorey Green, the remainder being Bat Black.