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With each song, lyrics are enhanced by infectious songwriting that takes you on a stereoscopic journey through the collective minds of one of the UK’s most exciting bands. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe title track and album’s lead single, ‘Sun God’ is a perfect introduction to the record. Set against smoky, jazz-infused tones, sitars and featuring pioneer of the British Banghra sound, Kuljit Bhamra, on the tabla, the track wonderfully introduces the musicality of the album and its lyrical themes. Upcoming single ‘Time Machine’ continues with this theme matched against flamboyant, infectious instrumentation. The track’s title alludes to the album’s sub-plot, in which two women from a South Indian Village fall in love, rob a bank, and use a time machine to disappear: “One day I found a set of HG Wells novels in a charity shop, picked up the Time Machine and realised that was what the song was meant to be about!” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSun God \u003c\/i\u003eis a treasure trove of colourful songs that is well worth the wait since the band’s last, although that wait was not the original intention: “We have been demoing songs for this album since the summer of 2013. In the space of a few days in the studio we churned out almost 100 fledgling ideas between us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome were snippets of melodies Chandy remembered from her childhood spent surrounded by south Indian musicians. Our producers had the idea of building these snippets into songs in the studio, leading to our EP ‘Flo’. We stuck with this approach for the new album, having fun and generating ideas in the studio as a band, then fitting them together later in an almost modular way. We were also incredibly lucky to have tabla maestro Kuljit Bhamra to work with – he would send back absolute tabla gold to go with any song we made!” \u003ci\u003eSun God\u003c\/i\u003e cements Sunday Driver’s place as one of the UK’s most inventive and diverse bands. 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With the collaboration of producer Jon Markson (Samiam, Drain, The Story So Far) and much touring, Squint has developed their sound \u0026amp; presence to their fullest potential. A track like “Sunshine” demonstrates Squint’s core identity—fuzzy hardcore with a catchy melody inspired by mid-late 80s punk\/hardcore like Rites of Spring, Hüsker Dü and Black Flag—however, Squint dive much further into the well of 90s alternative rock with songs like “Magic” and “Half Asleep” which pull in many cues from bands like Pixies to Third Eye Blind and Everclear. Building on top of the Squint’s ringing guitar melodies, they’ve crafted larger choruses than before, while still staying true to their core. Lyrically, vocalist Brennan Wilkinson poetically exhibits his frustrations with time and growth while facing obstacles that result in getting stuck in the same routines—it’s a constant push and pull of progression and regression. Wilkinson’s distinctive voice is shouted on each song, expressed in angst, but also hope. In the closing, self-titled track, “Big Hand”, Squint builds on a slow tempo to fast hook, and lyrics shift from a sense of emptiness to an aspiration to take back control of time—or the Big Hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunday Drive","offers":[{"title":"Green LP","offer_id":50513478746443,"sku":"2225950","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_2b306356_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727932766"},{"product_id":"silk-and-filth","title":"Silk and Filth","description":"\u003cp\u003eSunday Driver returns with Silk \u0026amp; Filth, the next chapter in their captivating Spaghetti Eastern series. Following 2021’s critically acclaimed Sun God, this album continues their exploration of rich storytelling, cultural fusion, and genre-defying sounds. Known for their unique blend of Eastern and Western influences, sharp wit, and a touch of cynicism, Sunday Driver has spent over two decades crafting music that stands in a league of its own. Silk \u0026amp; Filth brings a strong rock influence to the forefront while also featuring an atmospheric instrumental track that weaves together drones and harps, showcasing the band’s versatility and creativity. The album also features the extraordinary talents of tabla maestro Kuljit Bhamra, whose intricate rhythms add depth and vibrancy to the band’s sound. Pressed on stunning orange 180gsm vinyl and accompanied by a beautifully printed lyric inner sleeve, Silk \u0026amp; Filth is as much a visual masterpiece as it is a sonic journey. 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