Letters To Cleo - Aurora Gory Alice [Sea Blue]

Aurora Gory Alice offers a classic indie rock rags-to-riches tale. Originally released in 1993 on the local Boston label Cherrydisc Records, the band was actually on the verge of breaking up at the time. However, extensive New England airplay led to a landmark review in Billboard and a legendary performance at South by Southwest, sparking a major-label bidding war. After signing with Giant Records, the album found its way into the cultural zeitgeist when the track "Here & Now" was featured on the Melrose Place soundtrack, eventually propelling the song into the Top Ten of the Modern Rock charts.

That delayed success was richly deserved; the album is a masterclass in smart, melodic indie pop. Anchored by Kay Hanley’s soaring, crystalline vocals and the band's sharp, energetic arrangements, Aurora Gory Alice perfectly captures the guitar-driven optimism of the early '90s. From the iconic, fast-talking hooks of "Here & Now" to the crunchy, power-pop perfection of "Mellie's Comin' Over" and "I'm Not Here," the record remains an essential document of the era’s alternative scene.

Released with the band’s full blessing, this edition brings this '90s classic to retail on LP for the first time. The album has been remastered for vinyl to highlight its crisp production and dynamic range. To celebrate its long-awaited arrival, the record is pressed on beautiful Sea Blue Vinyl, making it a centerpiece for any collector of definitive '90s rock.