The Pineapple Thief’s ‘10 Stories Down’ gets a new life

‘10 Stories Down’ is The Pineapple Thief’s fourth studio album, originally released in June 2005. The album was recorded across 2004 and 2005 with frontman Bruce Soord serving as producer. in 2023 it received a full remix and remaster treatment by Bruce Soord (mixing) and Steve Kitch (remastering). to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the landmark release, Kscope will be releasing a special apricot and black marble vinyl LP on 31st October.

A blend of progressive rock with elements of Brit-pop, the album is often likened to the moody atmospherics of Radiohead or Muse. The album actually supersedes an earlier, limited ‘preview’ release titles ’12 Stories Down’ (2004), comprising rawer mixes and a few exclusive tracks. ’10 Stories Down’ represents the definitive, polished version.

One of the leading lights in Europe’s experimental rock domain, The Pineapple Thief were formed in 1999 by founder and chief songwriter touring. The line-up has remained solid since 2016’s game-changing ‘Your Wilderness’: Bruce Soord (guitar/vocals), Jon Sykes (bass/backing vocals), Gavin Harrison (drums/percusiion) and Steve Kitch (keyboards).