{"product_id":"so-what-cargo-recordings","title":"So What - The Cargo Recordings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hoax formed in Manchester in 1979 with the original line up of Ian Chambers (vocals), Steve Mardy (bass), Andy Farley (guitar) and Mike Joyce (drums). \nThey rehearsed at the now legendary TJM studios along with other Manchester punk bands such as Joy Division, Buzzcocks, The Fall, Slaughter and The Dogs etc.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nAfter a handful of gigs at some of Manchester's long forgotten venues it was time to enter the studio to record their first EP. Cargo in Rochdale was the obvious choice \nas this was the favourite studio of Manchester's punk elite. After three more releases and a handful of line-up changes The Hoax called it a day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIan left after the first recordings, \nSteve went onto pursue a career outside the music industry, Andy kept the band going until the final release in 1981 and Mike Joyce went on to join The Smiths and the rest is history.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThis limited edition (500) coloured release for RSD is a compilation of The Hoax first three EPs all recorded at Cargo studios in Rochdale. A perfect document to highlight the spirit and DIY ethos \nof the Manchester Punk Scene. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlay loud and Enjoy!\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinyl Revival","offers":[{"title":"Red LP","offer_id":50417149706571,"sku":"2012459","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/kq5pbi3A_5a40b826_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726719030","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/so-what-cargo-recordings","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}