Thrum - Rifferama Thrum
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The long-awaited reissue of Rifferama, the acclaimed debut album by Glasgow indie trailblazers Thrum. Out on Fire Records, the remaster revisits one of the most revered cult records of the 1990s UK guitar scene. The release includes an exclusive download of the band’s reunion show recorded live at Airdrie Town Hall in 2025, along with a new studio version of ‘Hey Joe’.
Originally released to critical acclaim, Rifferama captured a moment when melody, distortion and emotional urgency collided to create something timeless. Now newly remastered from the original recordings, the album returns with enhanced depth and clarity, reaffirming its reputation as a lost classic of the era.
Fronted by the unmistakable voice of Monica Queen (known for her work with Belle and Sebastian and Snow Patrol), Thrum’s sound blended shimmering pop hooks with driving, fuzz-laden riffs. Alongside Johnny Smillie’s distinctive guitar work, the band forged a sonic identity that stood proudly alongside the era’s most influential alternative acts.
This reissue is dedicated to the late great Phil Vinall, who mixed the album.
Track List
Rifferama (LP)
A1 Rifferama
A2 Purify
A3 So Glad
A4 You Wish
A5 Lullaby II
B1 Here I Am
B2 Hey Joe
B3 Won't Be Long
B4 Nowhere To Run
B5 Almost Done
Live at Airdrie Town Hall (13th September 2025) (Download only)
1 Rifferama (Live at Airdrie Town Hall, 13th September 2025)
2 Purify (Live at Airdrie Town Hall, 13th September 2025)
3 So Glad (Live at Airdrie Town Hall, 13th September 2025)
4 You Wish (Live at Airdrie Town Hall, 13th September 2025)
5 Lullaby II (Live at Airdrie Town Hall, 13th September 2025)
6 Here I Am (Live at Airdrie Town Hall, 13th September 2025)
7 Hey Joe (Live at Airdrie Town Hall, 13th September 2025)
8 Won't Be Long (Live at Airdrie Town Hall, 13th September 2025)
9 Nowhere To Run (Live at Airdrie Town Hall, 13th September 2025)
10 Almost Done (Live at Airdrie Town Hall, 13th September 2025)
11 Hold Back the Tears (Encore) (Live at Airdrie Town Hall, 13th September 2025)
12 Hey Joe (2025 Studio Version)
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