Twenty years ago, something magical happened. In the space between technology and ideology, two terms that have been fighting each other to define the days that have come since, an album appeared. A collection of songs that seemed defiantly out of place. Yet somehow these songs knew themselves. Which, thinking back on it now, better explains why their creator, a young Swedish musician called José González, felt so familiar to us so quickly.” Zane Lowe on José González’ Veneer. Today visionary singer-songwriter and guitarist José González has announced the release of a 20th Anniversary Deluxe version of his uncompromising, candid, game-changing debut album (2003) Veneer. It features newly remastered audio of the seminal album as well as a bonus disc, comprising 13 intimate recordings from his historic 2003 performance at Gothenburg Concert Hall. The 20th Anniversary Deluxe Version of Veneer will see release on limited edition double blue vinyl and digitally on October 27th, 2023 via Peacefrog Records. It features a hand-numbered gatefold and a 24-page booklet filled with archival photos, essays, a song-by-song guide from José and more. Veneer made an indelible mark in its understated, expressive brilliance and cemented José González as a meticulous sonic craftsman and songwriter of singular talent. It’s hard to believe an album recorded with the most basic equipment in a cramped Gothenburg flat could end up going platinum, not only in Sweden but also the UK, selling well over 1 million copies worldwide. It’s harder still when one acknowledges that, aside from one brief trumpet solo and the slightest hint of percussion, the record features just one hushed voice and the dexterous picking of an acoustic guitar’s nylon strings. But 2003’s Veneer was such an album, charting in several countries in the world, and eventually making Top 10 in the UK, thanks in part to its delicate, evocative cover of The Knife’s “Heartbeats”. Praise for Veneer: Magical... a supreme talent, reminiscent of the late Arthur Russell The Guardian Veneer draws you in, it’s easy to believe that the young Swede could begin his own cult The Times Spine-tingling The Sunday Times Jose Gonzalez really is a rare find The Times (live review) Gorgeous, in a word Observer Music Monthly A fresh and intriguing talent The Independent Affecting soulful poignancy, a quietly impressive debut The Daily Telegraph Enormous talent The Sunday Telegraph An intense talent Time Out In a world of musical clones, the Argentinian Swede is a thrillingly original new talent The Sun It's an exquisite, almost solemn privilege to be invited into Gonzalez's world Metro Extraordinary Uncut The most intimate music you’ll hear all year Q Dark, still, yet oddly powerful Mojo Wonderfully accomplished... a serious talent to watch out for, this year and beyond Clash Jawdroppingly special, a rare talent Fact Tracklisting: DISC 1: Veneer Remastered: 1. Slow Moves 2. Remain 3. Lovestain 4. Heartbeats 5. Crosses 6. Deadweight On Velveteen 7. All You Deliver 8. Stay In The Shade 9. Hints 10. Save Your Day 11. Broken Arrows DISC 2: Live In Gothenburg 2003 1. Deadweight On Velveteen 2. Save Your Day 3. Storm 4. Crosses 5. Hints 6. Suggestions 7. Heartbeats 8. Love Will Tear Us Apart 9. All You Deliver 10. Stay In The Shade 11. Remain 12. Hand On Your Heart 13. Cello Song