{"title":"Golden Shoulders","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"friendship-is-deep","title":"Friendship Is Deep","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriendship Is Deep\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Shoulders\u003c\/strong\u003e’ second album, is a collection of smartly observed, witty indie pop songs on Unspun Heroes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2004, California-based indie band \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Shoulders\u003c\/strong\u003e followed up their highly acclaimed debut with their second album, \u003cem\u003eFriendship Is Deep\u003c\/em\u003e. Now, on the twentieth anniversary of its release, the album most requested by their fans for a vinyl release is finally set for one on Unspun Heroes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed as “one of the great semi-lost albums of the 21st Century”, the album showcases singer, songwriter, and band mainstay, Adam Kline’s knack for lyrical hooks and penchant for catchy melodies. But, like friendship, this is deeper than its pop sensibilities might suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the moment the opening track \"\u003cem\u003eI Will Light You On Fire\u003c\/em\u003e\" opens with its simple piano refrain and vocal harmonies you know you’re listening to something worthy of further exploration. From this building of tension between its temporary aural chaos and the beauty that ultimately emerges, you’ll be hooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet, scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find this is an album that carries with it a political, pro-peace, and pro-humanity message, albeit somewhat more satirical than you might expect of a band hailing from America’s West Coast. This is particularly notable on tracks such as \"\u003cem\u003eGolden Soldiers\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003ethe Committee\u003c\/em\u003e\", where Kline’s turn of phrase and wit shines through, cleverly weaving words so they create detailed poetic mosaics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Shoulders\u003c\/strong\u003e is a loose and ever-changing lineup of international talent, with Kline as the kingpin and sole songwriter. Given the pedigree of those whose talents grace the album – among them, Todd Roper and Greg Brown (Cake), Josh Klinghoffer (PJ Harvey, RHCP, Pearl Jam), Neal Morgan (Joanna Newsom, Fleet Foxes), and Dan Elkan (Broken Bells) – it’s no surprise the compositions and attention to detail present in each and every one of the 14 songs is top notch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s this pleasing mix of accomplished individuals, and their mishmash of influences, which lend a pinball effect to the set of stylistically diverse songs on \u003cem\u003eFriendship Is Deep\u003c\/em\u003e. Collectively though, the music you’ll hear has a focus, one that channels late 90’s Brendan Benson, the poppier side of 80’s Violent Femmes, and even the mid-60’s flair of the Beatles’ Rubber Soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unspun Heroes","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50507236639051,"sku":"2207137","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Friendship_Is_Deep_181c6fc4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727843583"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/golden-shoulders.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}