Michael Knott - (PRESALE 6/19/26) Screaming Brittle Siren (PURPLE 2xVINYL) - CHR

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Michael Knott - (PRESALE 6/19/26) Screaming Brittle Siren (PURPLE 2xVINYL) - CHRISTIAN *NEW/COLOR*

Item Description

    Screaming Brittle Siren - Purple
    (Colored Vinyl, Purple, Limited Edition, Gatefold LP Jacket)
    Artist: Michael Knott Format: LP Release Date: 6/19/2026 

    Label: Retroactive Records
    Vendor: Amplified Media Services, LLC
    Distributor: AMPED
    Number of Discs: 2
    UPC: 732131699883
    Genre: Rock
    Release Date: 6/19/2026
    Product ID: RTTV2089.1

    Weight: 1 lb

Description

There are albums that document a moment - and then there are albums that become a moment. Michael Knott's Screaming Brittle Siren belongs firmly in the latter category.
Released during a pivotal period in Knott's creative life, Screaming Brittle Siren pushed him decisively into darker, more angular post-punk territory, drawing sonic inspiration from bands like Jane's Addiction and Echo & The Bunnymen while remaining unmistakably his own. Much like L.S. Underground's Shaded Pain, the album speaks candidly about temptation, human weakness, doubt, and the relentless struggle for redemption - not from a place of certainty, but from the middle of the storm. For many listeners, this record became the soundtrack to inner angst - the kind that follows you through young adulthood as you try to find your footing in a harsh, unforgiving world. Songs like "Hang Me High" and "Draw the Line" feel less like performances and more like confessional cries for deliverance. "Crash and Burn" confronts the painful cycle of failure head-on, while "I Am No Christ" strips away ego and illusion with devastating honesty. Yet Knott never allows despair to have the final word. The album closes with "Shine a Light," a quiet but resolute reminder that even broken people still have something worth sharing. Critics and fans alike have long recognized the weight of this album. One prominent Top 100 Christian rock list famously called Screaming Brittle Siren "arguably the greatest Michael Knott solo record and perhaps the best Christian rock record ever made." High praise - and for many, entirely justified. Musically, the record is fearless. The instrumentation is raw and adventurous, highlighted by the haunting use of cello that gives tracks like "Brittle Body" their aching, unforgettable atmosphere. There is no slowdown across the album's core run, from the opening punch of "Miles From Shame" to the shimmering instrumental "Gold Silver Soup and Silk." Every track feels necessary. Every moment feels lived-in. Knott's influence on Christian alternative music cannot be overstated. From his early, groundbreaking work in punk, goth, and alternative circles to his role as the creative force behind Blonde Vinyl Records and his connection to the early days of Tooth & Nail, Knott consistently refused to soften the edges of faith for the sake of comfort. Through bands like Lifesavers, L.S.U. (Underground), Aunt Betty's, and Cush, he helped carve out space for honesty, tension, and beauty within Christian music. This Legends Remastered edition finally gives Screaming Brittle Siren the vinyl presentation it has always deserved. Pressed for the first time on vinyl as a 2-LP deluxe gatefold, this Boone's Overstock exclusive Metallic Purple edition is limited to 250 hand-numbered copies. The release features stunning photography, five original paintings by Michael Knott created specifically for this reissue, and includes four live Cornerstone 1993 bonus tracks, bringing the total to 18 tracks. Mastered for vinyl by J. Powell at Steinhaus, this edition preserves the album's raw intensity while allowing it's depth and nuance to breathe. Screaming Brittle Siren is not an easy listen - and that's precisely the point. It is brave, uncomfortable, hopeful, and deeply human. Decades later, it still resonates because it tells the truth. And sometimes, that's the most sacred thing music can do. For fans of L.S. Underground, Psychedelic Furs, The Cure, The Damned, Adam Again, Echo & the Bunnymen.

    Tracks
    Credits

    1 Miles from Shame
    2 Crash and Burn
    3 Apocalypse Lips
    4 Brittle Body
    5 Blood on My Hands
    6 Liar
    7 Hang Me High
    8 Draw the Line
    9 Gold Silver Soup and Silk
    10 I Am No Christ
    11 What You Know Now
    12 Barnacle
    13 Shine a Light
    14 Reprise
    15 Apocalypse Lips (Live)
    16 English Interpreter of English (Live)
    17 Ocean Blue (Live)
    18 Hang Me High (Live)

• Media Condition: Mint (M)
• Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
• Genre: ROCK/RELIGIOUS
• Format Type: 2xLP
• Released: 06/19/2026

Condition Ratings

MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.

Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.

Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.

Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.

Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.

Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

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