{"product_id":"flock-ii","title":"Flock II","description":"\u003cp\u003eUK supergroup Flock return with their anticipated sophomore album \u003ci\u003eFlock II\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComprising an exceptional line-up featuring Bex Burch (fresh from her debut solo album on International Anthem), Sarathy Korwar, Tamar Osborn (Collocutor, Dele Sosimi, Unknown To Known), Danalogue (The Comet Is Coming \/ Soccer96) and Al MacSween (Kefaya), the new recordings showcase Flock’s ability to push the boundaries of the composition process and craft unique tracks based on their collective spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecorded amidst the serene landscapes of the Welsh countryside during 2022, \u003ci\u003eFlock II\u003c\/i\u003e emerges as a compelling departure from their debut album, which was captured in a single day at London's Fish Factory. Nestled within the enchanting environs of the Druidstone, a mystical coastal retreat in West Wales, the group embarked on an immersive week-long recording session. Here, they crafted unique \"jump-off\" devices for each musical piece, drawing inspiration from unconventional structures and atmospheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom diagrams utilising shapes and repeated patterns to a revolving lamp throwing out dappled light and a mobile app creating intense strobe effects in front of each musician, each device set a state of mind and a unique approach to their compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudio Owz, housed in a converted country church, provided an ideal setting for their creative exploration. The resulting compositions, ranging from intense to hypnotic, invite listeners to embark on a deeply personal voyage, weaving their own narratives amidst the ethereal soundscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fruits of a strong and joyful bond between five of the UK’s finest musicians, \u003ci\u003eFlock II\u003c\/i\u003e stands as another essential recording without genre or category. Cover artwork illustration is courtesy of the brilliant Muhammad “Rofi” Fatchurofi, providing the ideal nebulous artistic foil to Flock’s creation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strut","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50531097051467,"sku":"2219412","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50531096822091,"sku":"2219411","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Flock_-_Flock_II_-_STRUT331LP_-_Packshot_9a9e00b1_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728093864","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/flock-ii","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}