In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the release legendary singer/ guitarist Thalia Zedeks Been Here and Gone, Thrill Jockey is proud to present the album unlike it has ever been heard before: on vinyl, re-mastered by Sarah Register. Thalia Zedek hasbeenone of the most enduring rock musicians of the past four decades. From her auspicious beginnings in bandsUzi,Live Skull, andDangerous Birdsto her wider recognition inCome, Zedek established herself as a singular voice accruing accolades from critics and contemporaries includingJ. Mascis,Kurt Cobain, andBob Mould.BeenHereandGone, her debut solo release originally released on Matador in 2001 on CD, marked a turning point in Zedeks music. As Come was coming to a close, Zedek began exploring writing and performing as a solo artist, eventually backed by violistDavid Curry, pianistMel Lederman(both of which went on to perform with Zedek for two decades), as well as former Come bandmatesChris BrokawandDaniel Coughlin. The idiosyncrasies of her voice were laid bare for the first time, revealing an even greater depth to her unique songwriting. The more spacious and rich arrangements sprawl and whisper with powerful vulnerability.