{"product_id":"archaeological-dig-volume-1","title":"Archaeological Dig - Volume 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarty Willson-Piper is an English guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known as a longtime member of the Australian band The Church (1980–2013). With a career spanning over 45 years, he has contributed to a wide range of musical projects, including his solo work, collaborations with All About Eve and The Saints, and his own band, Noctorum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2025, Willson-Piper launched \u003cem\u003eArchaeological Dig - Volume 1\u003c\/em\u003e, the first in a planned trilogy of releases where he re-records over 30 songs from his extensive catalog. This re-imagined collection features ten songs from different time periods, played with strings, acoustics, piano, and keyboards while still incorporating bass, drums, and multi-layered vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album revisits material from his solo career—including selections from \u003cem\u003eIn Reflection\u003c\/em\u003e (1987), which also received a Record Store Day 2025 reissue, and \u003cem\u003eArt Attack\u003c\/em\u003e (1988)—as well as songs from his tenure with The Church, drawing from landmark albums like \u003cem\u003eHeyday\u003c\/em\u003e (1985) and \u003cem\u003eStarfish\u003c\/em\u003e (1988).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Included in \u003cem\u003eVolume 1\u003c\/em\u003e are fan favorites like \"Tristesse,\" originally featured on \u003cem\u003eHeyday\u003c\/em\u003e (1985), and \"Spark,\" from the platinum-selling \u003cem\u003eStarfish\u003c\/em\u003e (1988). These songs highlight the diversity of Willson-Piper’s catalog and showcase his evocative songwriting and signature guitar work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding to the album’s distinctive presentation, the cover art for \u003cem\u003eArchaeological Dig \u003c\/em\u003efeatures a themed sci-fi illustration, with each of the three volumes depicting Willson-Piper in a different setting alongside UFOs. The release is available across all planets and throughout the galaxy via the In Deep boutique label in conjunction with Schoolkids Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending psychedelic rock, folk, and alternative influences, Willson-Piper’s music remains deeply atmospheric and introspective. Beyond his recording career, he is also an avid vinyl collector, music historian, and passionate champion of independent artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schoolkids Records","offers":[{"title":"LP - Green","offer_id":51445715206475,"sku":"R4186-6815","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":51458790555979,"sku":"R4186-5928","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/unnamed-2025-03-14T100637.845.jpg?v=1741946805","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/archaeological-dig-volume-1","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}