{"title":"The Catburgers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"galashiels","title":"Galashiels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Catburgers\u003c\/strong\u003e formed in Edinburgh in late 1985 after a chance encounter with \u003cstrong\u003eThe Television Personalities\u003c\/strong\u003e live, right as DIY pop was surging across the UK. They quickly shaped a melodic, driving sound, mixing 60s pop with a darker post-punk edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey sat naturally alongside fellow Scottish pop groups like \u003cstrong\u003eThe Pastels\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJesse Garon and The Desperadoes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the bands orbiting labels like \u003cstrong\u003eCreation\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDreamworld\u003c\/strong\u003e. Through 1986 and 1987, demos kept the gigs coming and led \u003cstrong\u003eDan Treacy\u003c\/strong\u003e to invite them to record a single for \u003cstrong\u003eDreamworld\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat single never appeared, and changing tastes plus work commitments brought the band to a close in 1990. Not before they made the recordings collected on \u003cem\u003eGalashiels\u003c\/em\u003e. Songs like \u003cem\u003eI've Got a Friend\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe First Day of Spring\u003c\/em\u003e are bright, urgent and full of charm, while the later tracks lean into the band’s darker roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slumberland","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":57973333524811,"sku":"R3896-7250","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":57973333557579,"sku":"R3896-7825","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/201375140207.jpg?v=1785307476"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/the-catburgers.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}