Ferment

Catherine Wheel

Ferment

RELEASED: February 17, 1992
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Texture 4:20 2. I Want to Touch You 4:40 3. Black Metallic 7:19 4. Indigo is Blue 5:31 5. She's My Friend 4:20 6. Shallow 3:28 7. Ferment 5:10 8. Flower to Hide 4:43 9. Tumbledown 4:08 10. Bill and Ben 4:04 11. Salt 5:31
Historical Archive
Ferment is the debut studio album by British alternative rock band Catherine Wheel, released in 1992. The album is characterized by its lush soundscapes, heavy guitar distortion, and introspective lyrics, placing it within the shoegaze genre. It received critical acclaim for its atmospheric quality and emotional depth, establishing Catherine Wheel as a significant band in the early 90s alternative scene. The album's blend of melodic hooks and textured instrumentation has left a lasting impact on the genre, influencing many artists that followed.