Bat for Lashes reissues debut LP 'Fur and Gold' for 20th anniversary
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Bat for Lashes reissues debut LP 'Fur and Gold' for 20th anniversary

Bat for Lashes – the long-running art pop project of artist Natasha Khan – is reissuing her debut album, 2006's Fur and Gold, for its 20th anniversary. The digital version is out now (via BMG) on streaming services, but CD and vinyl editions will be released Februry 6.

In looking back on her Mercury Prize-nominated debut project, which came out in September 2026, Khan says:

My debut record 'Fur and Gold' is almost 20 years old, and still holds such a special place in my heart” reflects Natasha; “Listening back through the whole album recently, side by side with my collaborator and producer David Kosten, brought a proud tear to my eye… no compromise, tons of space, shit midi sounds, tongue in cheek lyrics, thunder and lightning, girl group BV’s, heartbreak and magic… the record I had been waiting my whole life to make. I think she stands up, I hope more people get to live in this universe with me.”

The new edition – which was remastered by award-winning engineer Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road Studios – will include a fully-remastered version of the original album's 11 songs, plus a set of seven previously-unreleased demos from 2005-06, and live versions of "What's a Girl to Do?" and "Tahiti" from the BBC. (Note: the vinyl edition only has the core record, not the additional demos and live cuts.)

Fur and Gold: 20th Anniversary Edition is out now digitally, and physically on February 6. Preorder physical copies here. Full tracklist:

Disc 1 – Original Album, 2025 Remaster

1. Horse and I
2. Trophy
3. Tahiti
4. What's A Girl To Do?
5. Sad Eyes
6. The Wizard
7. Prescilla
8. The Bat's Mouth
9. Seal Jubilee
10. Sarah
11. I Saw A Light

Disc 2 – Demos + Live

1. Carrie (Demo)
2. Healing Fire (Demo)
3. Rosie (Demo)
4. Dark Time (Demo)
5. Howl (Demo)
6. Blood Red Shoes (Demo)
7. Circle Song (Demo)
8. What’s A Girl To Do? (BBC Live Lounge Version)
9. Tahiti (BBC Rob da Bank Session)

Jeremy J. Fisette

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Writer, musician, editor, podcaster. Editor-in-chief & video editor of The Needle Drop.

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