{"product_id":"as-if-to-nothing-20th-anniversary-edition","title":"As If To Nothing - 20th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs If To Nothing\u003c\/i\u003e, Armstrong’s second solo album following 1998’s \u003ci\u003eThe Space Between Us\u003c\/i\u003e, is a timeless, groundbreaking record that marries stunning string arrangements, atmospheric electronics and contemporary popular music. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally released on renowned UK electronic outfit Massive Attack's label Melankolic, the record captures an enduring mood and sentiment that continues to enchant listeners today, from the stirring opener ‘Ruthless Gravity’ to the euphoric closing of ‘Choral Ending’. Armstrong’s collaborative work with Massive Attack on the 1994 album ‘Protection’ is an influence that can be heard throughout As If To Nothing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album features a cast of luminaries including Bono on ‘Stay (Farway, So Close!’), Mogwai on ‘Miracle’ and Lemonheads’ Evan Dando ‘Wake Up In New York’, as well as producer Photek, soul singer David McAlmont, Alpha vocalist Wendy Stubbs, and Antye Greie-Fuchs, and a sample of King Crimson’s ‘Starless’ on ‘Starless II’. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwenty years on from its original release, Craig Armstrong’s \u003ci\u003eAs If To Nothing\u003c\/i\u003e - his electronic \/ orchestral masterpiece featuring musical heavyweights Bono, Mogwai, Evan Dando, King Crimson and others - is reissued for the first time on vinyl in a super-deluxe, super-limited edition run via Hydrogen Dukebox. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemastered at Abbey Road Studios and cut at half-speed to produce a superior sound quality, the release comes completely repackaged with reimagined artwork by award-winning designer Christopher Thomson. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hydrogen Dukebox","offers":[{"title":"LP | x2","offer_id":50490704855371,"sku":"1164910","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50490705051979,"sku":"1164904","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/b2d05a81-84e0-4d4d-a602-720711a31535_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727670954","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/as-if-to-nothing-20th-anniversary-edition","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}