Pale Saints In Ribbons

In Ribbons is the shimmering second album from Pale Saints, reissued here as part of the 30th Anniversary Re:Masters series.

Released in 1992, In Ribbons marked a pivotal moment for the Leeds trio of Ian Masters, Graeme Naysmith and Chris Cooper, expanded by the addition of former Lush member Meriel Barham. Working with producer Hugh Jones, the band refined the raw, dissonant edges of their debut into something more expansive and luminous, balancing shoegaze haze with melody, tension and emotional depth.

Often praised for its contrast between intimacy and scale, In Ribbons pairs Masters’ idiosyncratic vocals with richly layered guitars and swirling atmospheres, resulting in a record that feels both immediate and dreamlike. Its sense of push and pull — between noise and beauty, vulnerability and ambition — has earned it enduring status as one of the era’s standout releases.

This 30th Anniversary remastered vinyl LP presents the album with renewed clarity while remaining faithful to its original sound, making it an essential addition for collectors and a perfect entry point for new listeners discovering Pale Saints’ singular vision.