| Black Spring | ||||
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| Released | 7 October 1991 | |||
| Recorded | September 1991 | |||
| Studio | September Sound in London, England | |||
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| Length | 17:55 | |||
| Label | 4AD | |||
| Producer | Robin Guthrie | |||
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Black Spring is the third extended play by the English alternative rock band Lush. It was released on 7 October 1991 on 4AD. The opening track, "Nothing Natural", was released as a single with the B-side "God's Gift". Several other songs were included on the EP, including a cover version of "Lady" by Dennis Wilson.
Produced by Cocteau Twins guitarist Robin Guthrie, Black Spring was the result of several months of writing by Lush. The band originally intended to release a full-length studio album in spring 1991, but found themselves with little material after the release of their 1990 EPs. Lush recorded Black Spring at September Sound in London in September 1991, experimenting with their guitar and drum sound using sequencers and MIDI.
Upon its release, Black Spring reached No. 2 in the UK Independent Singles Chart, and "Nothing Natural" peaked at No. 43 on the UK Singles Chart. The EP was followed by a national British tour, during which bassist Steve Rippon left the band and was replaced by Phil King.