Rain Parade - Crashing Dream 1985 UK Cassette VG+

RAIN PARADE - CRASHING DREAM

A shimmering pinnacle of the Paisley Underground movement, Crashing Dream (1985) captures The Rain Parade at their most polished and expansive. While their debut was a love letter to 60s psychedelia, this major-label outing on Island Records evolved their sound into a widescreen, cinematic experience, blending the jangle of The Byrds with the moody, velvet textures of neo-psych. From the soaring, melodic heights of "Don't Feel Bad" to the intricate, woven guitar work that defines their signature sound, the album is a masterclass in atmosphere and songwriting. Produced with a lush, crystalline clarity that never sacrifices the band's inherent dream-like grit, Crashing Dream remains a vital, bridge-building record—one that proved the psychedelic revival wasn't just a nostalgic trip, but a sophisticated evolution of indie-rock artistry.

1985 UK import/release by Island Records, catalog # ICT 9805 on cassette.

See photos for condition; guaranteed to play VG+ or better.