{"title":"The Baseball Project","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Baseball Project is a band formed by a group of talented musicians who share a deep love for both baseball and music. Comprised of members from various renowned bands such as *The Minus 5*, *The Dream Syndicate*, and *The Young Fresh Fellows*, this supergroup combines their passion for America's favorite pastime with their exceptional musical abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith influences ranging from rock to alternative country, The Baseball Project has created a unique sound that captivates audiences worldwide. Their lyrics tell stories about legendary players, memorable games, and the overall cultural impact of baseball on American society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy the music of artists like *Steve Wynn*, *Chris Stamey*, or *Robyn Hitchcock*, then you are sure to appreciate The Baseball Project's distinctive style. So grab your glove, put on your favorite team's cap, and get ready to be entertained by this extraordinary musical journey through the world of baseball.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"3rd-4","title":"3rd","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Baseball Project, the critically acclaimed alt-rock supergroup featuring Peter Buck (REM, The Minus 5), Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5, Young Fresh Fellows, REM), Mike Mills (REM), Linda Pitmon (Zuzu's Petals) and Steve Wynn (Dream Syndicate), deliver another batch of songs inspired by the great American past-time. This collection continues their tradition of inspired rock songs that provide passionately funny and sarcastically reverent commentary on the sport of baseball. And those who aren't fans of the sport can still enjoy the music, while brushing up on their knowledge. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yep Roc","offers":[{"title":"Blue LP","offer_id":50466130067787,"sku":"2013333","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_87a50aa3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727305822"},{"product_id":"volume-1-frozen-ropes-and-dying-quails-2","title":"Volume 1: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails","description":"\u003cp\u003eRock n' roll vets Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5, REM, Young Fresh Fellows) and Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate, Gutterball, Danny \u0026amp; Dusty, Miracle 3) have an unhealthy love for music undermined only by an even more unhealthy love of baseball. The compatriots blend their two passions with The Baseball Project -- Volume 1: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails, an album of buzzing guitars and baseball back stories. The heroes and villains of America's (in)famous pastime are explored with cutting wit and fanboy detail in songs that satisfy both the summer's need for rock anthems and sweltering afternoon double-headers. Drummer Linda Pitmon (Miracle 3, Golden Smog) and R.E.M.'s Peter Buck round out the squad, as they spin tales of ill-fated drinking binges ('The Yankee Flipper', 'The Death of Big Ed Delahanty'), near mythical icons ('Ted Fucking Williams'), folk heroes ('Fernando', 'Satchel Paige Said') and, on 'Gratitude (For Curt Flood)', the overlooked man who changed the game. A passionately funny and sarcastically reverent commentary on the state of the sport, The Baseball Project provides a hip soundtrack to the backstage party at America's game.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yep Roc","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50466130264395,"sku":"2014152","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_fb107c43_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727305842"},{"product_id":"volume-2-high-and-inside","title":"Volume 2: High And Inside","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing the success of the outfit's first album Vol 1: Frozen Ropes \u0026amp; Dying Quails -- the band performed on The Late Show with David Letterman, was featured in the official World Series Program and Sports Illustrated among others -- baseball's sardonic rock chroniclers are back with Volume 2: High and Inside, an even more detailed look at the stories behind the stories of America's Favorite Pastime. Their second season finds band members Steve Wynn (The Miracle 3, The Dream Syndicate), Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5, Young Fresh Fellows, R.E.M.), Linda Pitmon (The Miracle 3, Golden Smog) and Peter Buck (R.E.M.) drilling down even deeper into the Byzantine, lore-laden annals of baseball history. Volume 2 also includes guests spots by Craig Finn of The Hold Steady, Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie, Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan, as well as Chris Funk and John Moen of The Decemberists, dispelling any fears of a sophomore slump.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yep Roc","offers":[{"title":"Green LP","offer_id":50466369241419,"sku":"2013335","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_01d1b7f7_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727312000"},{"product_id":"grand-salami-time","title":"Grand Salami Time!","description":"\u003cp\u003e. Fourth release featuring Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5\/Young Fresh Fellows), Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate), Peter Buck and Mike Mills (R.E.M.) and Linda Pitmon (Filthy Friends) . Produced by Mitch Easter (R.E.M., Let's Active) . Featuring the singles \"Journeyman\" and the title track . Available on CD, Digital, and as a double LP (with etched 4th side) . On tour starting in August!  In 2008 they busted out of the box and easily reached first with their \u003cem\u003eFrozen Ropes And Dying Quails\u003c\/em\u003e.  The Baseball Project was on base and immediately posed a threat to go further.   In 2011, they moved on to second with some wildness aptly called \u003cem\u003eHigh And Inside\u003c\/em\u003e.  They were halfway home.   Three years later in 2014, the quintet of Big Stars moved on down the line to the aptly titled \u003cem\u003e3rd\u003c\/em\u003e, an epic double dip delight of craftsmanship and savvy.   And there they stayed.  For 9 long years at the hot corner, but we're happy to say that The Baseball Project is finally coming home, scoring big and touching 'em all with their fourth album \u003cem\u003eGrand Salami Time!\u003c\/em\u003e.  The scoreboard is lighting up and the fireworks are illuminating the sky.   Speaking of reaching home, this album is a homecoming of sorts, as the band recorded and produced the album with none other than the legendary Mitch Easter.  BBP members Peter Buck and Mike Mills' made their first albums with Mitch back in the early 80s with a swingin' little combo called R.E.M.   Scott McCaughey and Steve Wynn kept busy themselves, busting out new tunes with the Minus 5\/Young Fresh Fellows (Scott) and The Dream Syndicate (Steve), while stockpiling a passel of penned poetics about the national pastime, many co-written with Peter.  Mike adds a new classic of his own about doctored baseballs called \"Stuff.\"   Linda Pitmon, who along with Peter and Scott has been part of a steady rhythmic nucleus, bashing out epic rock platters with Filthy Friends, (Alejandro Escovedo, Luke Haines \u0026amp; Peter Buck), is back driving the ship from behind her mighty drum machine.   All in all, a fancy pedigree but, as Wynn points out, \"this is our only band that plays stadiums\" -- true story as The Baseball Project has performed full sets along with the National Anthem and \"Take Me Out to the Ball Game\" at major league parks in Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee, Denver, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and more minor league and spring training fields, as well as having thrown out some exceptional first pitches (nothing but strikes!) as well.   It's all part of an unusual arc and fun story of a band whose first gig was an appearance on \u003cem\u003eLate Night With David Letterman\u003c\/em\u003e followed by a festival in a medieval Spanish city.  For a quintet that has seemingly done everything over the years with their other bands, The Baseball Project always offers new and uncharted experiences.   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