{"product_id":"will-anything-happen","title":"Will Anything Happen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Assistants\u003c\/strong\u003e formed in Edinburgh in 1984 and quickly gained a cult following, playing with kindred spirits the \u003cstrong\u003ePastels\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eJesus and Mary Chain\u003c\/strong\u003e and gaining positive coverage in fanzines and the music press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir \u003cem\u003eShopping Parade\u003c\/em\u003e EP and \u003cem\u003eSafety Net\u003c\/em\u003e single both hit the top of the indie charts and charmed listeners with their unique melodic blend of punk rock and 60s pop. The band signed to Geoff Travis’ new Chrysalis Records imprint, Blue Guitar, in 1986 for the release of their debut album \u003cem\u003eWill Anything Happen\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album has since become a cult classic and is an essential listen for fans of indie, dream-pop, and shoegaze. Stand-out songs include the lead single \"\u003cem\u003eI Don’t Wanna Be Friends With You\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003eAll Day Long\u003c\/em\u003e\", and \"\u003cem\u003eSomewhere In China\u003c\/em\u003e\". Out of print for over a decade, vinyl copies now fetch impressive prices amongst collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new reissue features the album newly remastered from the original tapes by Phil Kinrade and cut by Barry Grint at AIR Mastering. Pressed on 140g clear vinyl, housed in a sleeve with spot-UV detailing and a printed inner sleeve with lyrics and photos. 2CD expanded edition also available featuring previously unreleased recordings including the Peel Session, Outtakes, and live in London and Deinze.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chrysalis","offers":[{"title":"Clear LP | Rough Trade Exclusive","offer_id":50390015443275,"sku":"2199470","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50390015312203,"sku":"2199469","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CDx2","offer_id":50390015148363,"sku":"2199468","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ShopAssistantsLP-Packshot_a2ccea96_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726379568","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/will-anything-happen","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}