The 2009 retrospective b-sides release from Royal City.

"This presumably final release to bear the Royal City name couldn't have come at a better time. Ten years after the band's formation and five years after their demise, 1999-2004 is a bittersweet offering for fans of the dearly departed Guelph quartet. Originally publicized in 2004, many thought this compilation of unreleased demos and rarities would never see the light of day after the closing of their label Three Gut Records in 2005. Thankfully, earlier this year Asthmatic Kitty announced they would be releasing the album--a fitting resting place for the band, alongside their friend and admirer Sufjan Stevens. Everything fans know and love about the band shines through in these songs, from singer Aaron Riches' gentle voice and plaintive lyrics to the subtle performances from the rest of band (which also included Jim Guthrie, Simon Osborne, Nathan Lawr, and later Lonnie James). It's an immaculate package which will help fill a void for all Royal City fans, but also give new listeners a chance to discover a band that is too often overlooked or forgotten. Here's to C-I-T-Y, Royal City." - Soundscapesmusic.com

Learn more about Royal City at http://www.outside-music.com/artist.php?id=52.

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Previews - 1999-2004

01. Royal City - Here Comes Success -
02. Royal City - Can't You Hear My Calling -
03. Royal City - Postcards -
04. Royal City - A Belly Was Made for Wine -
05. Royal City - Dog Song -
06. Royal City - O You with Your Shirt -
07. Royal City - Bad Luck -
08. Royal City - The Nations Will Sing -
09. Royal City - I Called But You Were Sleeping -
10. Royal City - The Came Down -
11. Royal City - Is This It? -
12. Royal City - In the Autumn -

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Bonus - Album package comes with complete artwork including three PDF pages.

Album File Size - MP3 Format - 68.76 MB
Album File Size - CD-Quality Lossless FLAC Format - 241.24 MB