{"product_id":"watusi-deluxe","title":"Watusi (Deluxe)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fourth album from the legendary Leeds-based indie institution \u003cstrong\u003eThe Wedding Present\u003c\/strong\u003e is now available. This 30th anniversary edition includes the original album along with a second LP of contemporary non-album tracks and alternative versions. Each LP is pressed onto high quality 180g colored vinyl (Green Vinyl \/ Orange Vinyl) and presented in a gatefold sleeve. Additionally, a CD containing all 23 tracks from across the 2LPs is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released on Island Records in September 1994, this album was the first the group had made for the label and has long been a fan favorite. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Wedding Present\u003c\/strong\u003e are considered by many to be the epitome of indie music. Formed in 1985, the group gained prominence as part of the C86 scene, known for their fast-paced jangle-pop sound and intelligent lyrics by founder and only constant member, David Gedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded in Seattle with producer\/engineer Steve Fisk, known for his work with Sub-Pop label, the album \u003cem\u003eWatusi\u003c\/em\u003e is razor sharp and slyly commercial. The singles \"\u003cem\u003eYeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eIt's A Gas\u003c\/em\u003e\" showcase the band's signature sound. Tracks like \"\u003cem\u003eBig Rat\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eGazebo\u003c\/em\u003e\" add depth to the album, with John Peel praising Gedge for writing some of the best love songs of the rock'n'roll era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWatusi\u003c\/em\u003e offers an eclectic array of material, thoughtfully arranged and consistently strong. From the ghostly heartache waltz of \"\u003cem\u003eSpangle\u003c\/em\u003e\" to the groovy \"\u003cem\u003eLet Him Have It\u003c\/em\u003e\" and the Velvet Underground vibe of \"\u003cem\u003eCatwoman\u003c\/em\u003e\", each track brings something unique to the album. \"\u003cem\u003eClick Click\u003c\/em\u003e\" stands out as a captivating duet of sexual compulsion, making this album a must-have for fans of \u003cstrong\u003eThe Wedding Present\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UMC","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50416401252683,"sku":"2180577","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/UMCLP084_60ec29be_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726702867","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/watusi-deluxe","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}