The John Peel Sessions

Swell Maps

The John Peel Sessions

RELEASED: September 12, 2025
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. International Rescue --:-- 2. Harmony in Your Bathroom --:-- 3. Read About Seymour --:-- 4. Another Song --:-- 5. Full Moon in My Pocket / Blam!! / Full Moon (reprise) --:-- 6. Armadillo --:-- 7. Vertical Slum / Forest Fire --:-- 8. Midget Submarines --:-- 9. Bandits One Five --:-- 10. Big Empty Field --:-- 11. Bleep and Booster Come Round for Tea / Secret Island --:-- 12. Let’s Buy a Bridge --:-- 13. Helicopter Spies / A Raincoat’s Room --:--
Historical Archive
The John Peel Sessions is a compilation album by the British post-punk band Swell Maps, featuring recordings from their sessions with the influential BBC DJ John Peel. The album showcases the band's eclectic sound, blending punk, experimental rock, and art rock elements. It captures the raw energy and innovative spirit of the late 1970s and early 1980s music scene, reflecting their status as pioneers in the underground music movement. The album is notable for its lo-fi production and adventurous approach to songwriting, leaving a lasting impact on future generations of musicians.