The Head and the Heart The Head and the Heart (15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) 180g 2LP

Deluxe double LP reissue of The Head and the Heart's debut album. Featuring the original album remastered on the first LP, plus seven bonus tracks on the second LP. The bonus tracks are a combination of previously unreleased demos and live tracks, plus one live track available for the first time physically, and one previously unreleased studio track.

The Head and the Heart is the self-titled debut album from Seattle folk-rock band The Head and the Heart, originally self-released in 2010 before being picked up and re-issued by Sub Pop in 2011. Built around harmonious vocals, piano, violin, and folk-rock instrumentation, the album captures themes of connection, wanderlust, and introspection across tracks like "Lost in My Mind," "Down in the Valley," and "Rivers and Roads." Over time the debut was certified Gold by the RIAA, reflecting more than 500,000 units sold — a notable achievement for a band that began as a local favorite. The success of the debut launched The Head and the Heart into extensive touring and larger festival stages, laying the foundation for their subsequent albums and a dedicated fanbase.

The Head and the Heart play beautifully as an ensemble, and the push and pull of the dynamics sounds rich and satisfying, while the songs are smart as they are catchy, reflecting a lyrical maturity that suggests a post-millennial version of the Band or the Jayhawks... we may be looking at one of America's best new bands.