{"product_id":"lagoon-blues","title":"Lagoon Blues","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarina proudly presents: The long-awaited reissues of all three classic Marina albums by \u003cstrong\u003eThe Bathers\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eLagoon Blues\u003c\/em\u003e (1993), \u003cem\u003eSunpowder\u003c\/em\u003e (1995), and \u003cem\u003eKelvingrove Baby\u003c\/em\u003e (1997). In new beautiful deluxe editions - all remastered plus enhanced artwork. And on vinyl for the first time ever!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bathers\u003c\/strong\u003e (aka Chris Thomson) from Glasgow are somewhat of a Scottish national treasure. Listen to these albums, and you’ll know why. Enter a musical universe of intricate arrangements, lush orchestrations, swoony vocals, and songs of deep emotional beauty. With nods to Van Morrison, Tom Waits, David Bowie, Tim Hardin, and Leonard Cohen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoody wurlitzers and mesmerizing pianos are joined by violins, accordions, and acoustic guitars to create a hypnotic, totally unique sound. Chamber pop at its very best. Liz Fraser of The Cocteau Twins contributes vocals on a couple of songs on \u003cem\u003eSunpowder\u003c\/em\u003e. A match made in heaven with the music of Chris Thomson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJames Grant of Love and Money - Thomson’s fellow musician in the legendary 80s pop band Friends Again - supplies backing vocals and guitar on \u003cem\u003eKelvingrove Baby\u003c\/em\u003e. Isobel Campbell from Belle and Sebastian plays cello on \u003cem\u003eLagoon Blues\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eKelvingrove Baby\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurn the lights down low - turn up the volume - and get on a trip with these very special, truly cinematic and, yes, quite spectacular albums. The LP editions are limited to 690 copies each. The CDs are packaged in beautiful gatefold digisleeves and booklets including lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marina Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50473864757579,"sku":"1101074","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50473865871691,"sku":"1101075","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/1e04949c-e2a8-42e4-b5d1-73293827b9b9_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727431612","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/lagoon-blues","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}