{"title":"The Routes","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"reverberation-addict","title":"Reverberation Addict","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE ROUTES are back with their fourteenth studio album \"Reverberation Addict\" .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving tackled the music of KRAFTWERK on their 2022 album \"The Twang Machine\", THE ROUTES have applied their sound (described by IGGY POP as \"beat-you-to-death surf music\" on his BBC Radio 6 show) to the genius of PETE SHELLEY and BUZZCOCKS. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Reverberation Addict\" sees fifteen BUZZCOCKS- songs reimagined and rearranged as 60s surf guitar instrumental bangers (a la THE VENTURES, DICK DALE, TERAUCHI TAKESHI, LINK WRAY, THE SURFARIS and THE ASTRONAUTS and more). Prepare to be taken on a wild musical trip where \"Orgasm Addict\" and \"Fast Cars\" are transformed into the background music of a 60s drag race movie, \"Just Lust\" is presented all \"Hey Bo Diddley!\", and \"What Do I Get\" gets the ENNIO MORRICONE inspired spaghetti western treatment... You don't have to be a fan of BUZZCOCKS to enjoy these tunes, and likewise if you're a BUZZCOCKS-fan you don't need to be a fan of surf music to enjoy them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Finally, as most punks out there will instantly notice, the record cover is a reworking of that of the BUZZCOCKS single \"Orgasm Addict\". And what better endorsement or seal of approval is there than having UK graphic design icon Malcolm Garrett MBE RDI himself onboard for the design? Yes, it's the real deal! Whether you see it as musical blasphemy or musical alchemy, THE ROUTES have provided the world with another potential future cult classic, destined to irk or jerk future generations for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Topsy Turvy Records","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50416216867147,"sku":"2053846","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/4251896104808_20284c4e_thumbnail_4096.webp?v=1726698784"},{"product_id":"twang-machine","title":"Twang Machine","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormed in 2006, Although far away from the Tokyo garage scene, The Routes are undoubtedly one of the most prolific underground garage bands in Japan of the last decade. 2021 saw them release three studio albums (two of which were instrumental), taking their album tally up to 10 studio albums. It’s 2022, and not showing any signs of slowing down they bring you \u003ci\u003eTwang Machine\u003c\/i\u003e. Imagine a bizarre alternate universe in which the Moog synthesizer was invented before the guitar, and visiting thrift stores you’d find records such as The Ventures “Guitar Indigo” and Dick Dale “Twanged On Bach!?!“ Well, here is a record that could well be from that universe! Yes! Ten slices of Kraftwerk arranged into mid-sixties instrumental rock ’n’ roll\/surf guitar bangers. An aural testament to their love and respect of the music of KRAFTWERK. Hear Showroom Dummies reimagined as a Spaghetti Western film opening theme, Radioactivity drenched in reverb ala Astronauts... Trans Europe Express at shinkansen speed racing to burst the sound barrier, and many more of Kraftwerk‘s classic songs such as The Model or Autobahn as you could never imagine them.Whether you see it as musical blasphemy or musical alchemy, this album is set to become a cult classic, destined to irk or jerk future generations for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soundflat Records","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50453636612427,"sku":"1154282","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/cbc895aa-30f7-4cfe-864d-286d2478837c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727174830"},{"product_id":"lead-lined-clouds","title":"Lead Lined Clouds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Routes are back with \u003ci\u003eLead Lined Clouds\u003c\/i\u003e, their 13th studio album, and their first vocal offering since 2021’s \u003ci\u003eMesmerised\u003c\/i\u003e. Picking up where that left off (with 4 instrumental albums being released between \u003ci\u003eMesmerised\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLead Lined Clouds\u003c\/i\u003e), the new album consists of ten original songs, tackling subjects such as austerity. old age, corruption, propaganda, social media and mental health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhereas \u003ci\u003eMesmerised\u003c\/i\u003e saw The Routes very much in reverb‐soaked psych territory, \u003ci\u003eLead Lined Clouds\u003c\/i\u003e is a much more full‐on sonic barrage. This album sees The Routes tone down (but not turn down) the guitars to make room for the addition of organ, which is prominent throughout the album. As opposed to just sounding like your typical garage rock or garage punk band, the sound is diverted not only by the dissonant organ, but also the snarly unapologetically “British” vocals (which for this album are mostly spoken or shouted, as opposed to sung).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soundflat Records","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50453780463947,"sku":"2001931","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/SFR130_d8f4226e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727176813"},{"product_id":"shake-five","title":"Shake Five","description":"\u003cp\u003eHot off the heels of the albums \u003ci\u003eMesmerised\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eInstrumentals II\u003c\/i\u003e, both released in March 2021, The Routes are going for third base (your musical third base that is), with another new album \u003ci\u003eShake Five\u003c\/i\u003e out on Soundflat Records' sister‐label Topsy Turvy! \u003ci\u003eShake Five\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of ten instrumental guitar songs, inspired by Link Wray, Astronuats, Dick Dale, Trashmen and much more... Unlike the large majority of surf\/instro bands out there today, they do their instros in raging red raw mono, amp buzz and all. The title track \"Shake Five\" is a nod to Dave Brubeck's \"Take Five\", as it shares the same 5\/4 time signature. Everyone who digs The Routes' fabulous instrumentals, will absolutely love their new album \u003ci\u003eShake Five\u003c\/i\u003e that doesn't just look stunningly stylish but also sounds it. Its exciting and versatile tunes make sure that not only surf‐ and instro‐purists are completely swept off their feet!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soundflat Records","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50507308564811,"sku":"1124505","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/d9131bfe-1e3d-43d0-bbbf-5395da5329b6_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727846630"},{"product_id":"surfin-pleasures","title":"Surfin' Pleasures","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, THE ROUTES are back with their unique blend of \"beat-you-to-death surf music\" (IGGY POP)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Topsy Turvy Records","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50840216961355,"sku":"2227238","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50840217190731,"sku":"2227243","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_54645b1e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1731648823"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/the-routes.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}