For the first time ever, the 1996 ‘Sideways Forest Single’ is available digitally! This was the only CD-single released by Love Spirals Downwards, and while you can still find a few used copies of the disc online, it has been largely unavailable. In addition to the album mix, the ‘Quantum Remix’, and the b-side instrumental, “Amarillo,” included originally, this expanded digital reissue also features 2 bonus tracks: the recently unearthed “Acoustic Mix” made by Ryan in 1996 — PLUS a live version of the ‘Quantum Remix’ recorded at ProjektFest 1997.

Beautiful arrangements and heavenly vocals have always been at the heart of Love Spirals Downwards’ work, and the Sideways Forest EP is a great example of the band at their best. Bringing together four versions of the track (including a live version from ProjektFest in 1997) along with one of my personal favorite instrumentals, “Amarillo,” this is a solid single from an excellent band well worth looking into further. – RIKM

TRACKLISTING:

1. Sideways Forest 03:28
2. Sideways Forest (Quantum Mix) 05:23
3. Amarillo 04:23
4. Sideways Forest (Acoustic Mix) [Bonus Track] 03:25
5. Sideways Forest (Live at ProjektFest 1997) [Bonus Track] 05:11