{"product_id":"tripper-1","title":"Tripper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTripper\u003c\/i\u003e, the Fruit Bats' 2011 follow-up to \u003ci\u003eThe Ruminant Band\u003c\/i\u003e, is more\npared down, with bandleader Eric Johnson doing most of the legwork\nhimself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSynthesizers and keyboard loops replace the knotted guitars. Atmospheric\nwashes of sound replace the sunny, straightforward hooks. On songs like \"The\nFen\", instruments replace vocals entirely, sounding more like a clip from an\norchestral movie soundtrack than the work of a rock band. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe majority of the\nwork was done by Johnson and producer Thom Monahan, resulting in a layered\nsound that stacks overdubbed harmonies onto combinations of pump organ,\nfound sounds, acoustic guitar, and various bleeps and bloops. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether he's\nworking alone or leading a full lineup, though, Johnson knows his way around a\ngood pop hook, the best songs are rooted in catchy, sunny melodies\nthat shine through their heavy wrapping paper. Proof that Johnson knows how to\nstretch his legs without losing his balance. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jealous Butcher","offers":[{"title":"CD.","offer_id":50448332783947,"sku":"341357","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"White | LP","offer_id":50448333439307,"sku":"341358","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Tripper_Bonus_Track_Version_c1e82546_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727090057","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/tripper-1","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}