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| Details / Tracklist: |
1. THE HYPE
2. WILD CHILD
3. ASKING FOR A FRIEND
4. SUDDENLY GONE
5. SHAVE YOUR HEAD
6. DISCOVER
7. CONTROL YOURSELF
8. MY DADS A DANCER
9. NEW VALUES
10. OVERTIME |
 | | Description: | Post-punk is often described with words like ??taut? and ??coiled.? But the vibe of Shopping isn??t tightly wound, and Rachel Aggs?? guitar playing isn??t angular; instead, the UK trio??s third album, The Official Body, is wide, unspooled, and elastic. On the highlight ??Suddenly Gone,? Aggs pulls on the upper frets of her guitar like Dick Dale trying to play through an earthquake, over spinal bass and tidal drums. On every track, the group is in loud, crazy, specific conversation with each other over vast distances; they create so much space to move in. The Official Body has such an expansive and warm soul that it forces you reconsider all the wiry clichés associated with post-punk. ??Jeremy D. Larson - "The Official Body" is an energetic and tightly focused CD by the UK post-punk trio Shopping, released via the influential independent label FatCat Records. Across its tracks, the band delivers lean, bass-driven songs full of nervy guitar lines, propulsive drums and urgent, chant-like vocals. The record blends the angular spirit of late-70s/early-80s post-punk with a modern, danceable edge: punchy rhythms, sharp hooks and socially aware lyrics make this album ideal both for attentive listening and for the dance floor. "The Official Body" explores themes of identity, control and everyday resistance, wrapping them in minimalist arrangements that never lose momentum. Clear production emphasizes the interplay between bass, guitar and drums, giving each song a raw but focused intensity that rewards repeated plays.
Shopping are known for their stripped-down approach to post-punk: taut bass lines, skeletal guitar riffs and driving beats that invite movement. Over previous releases they have built a reputation for infectious live shows and a sound that feels at once familiar and fresh, echoing classic post-punk while sounding distinctly contemporary. The band has been praised in the independent music press for their ability to write lean, catchy songs that address political and personal topics without sacrificing immediacy or fun. With "The Official Body", Shopping consolidate that reputation, offering one of their most cohesive and direct sets of songs.
FatCat Records, the label behind this release, is a long-standing independent company renowned for its adventurous, artist-driven catalogue. Over the years FatCat has supported a wide range of forward-thinking artists across genres such as indie rock, experimental music, electronic and post-rock. The label is respected for giving its bands creative freedom and nurturing them over multiple releases rather than chasing quick trends. By releasing "The Official Body", FatCat underscores its commitment to distinctive, uncompromising guitar music and to artists who bring both energy and ideas to their work.
"The Official Body" on CD is a strong choice for listeners who enjoy lean, rhythm-focused post-punk with memorable hooks and lyrical bite. Packaged in classic CD format, it fits perfectly into any collection of modern indie and post-punk releases, standing out as a concise, repeat-worthy album that captures Shopping's sharp songwriting and FatCat Records' ear for forward-looking independent music. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
FATCD 147 |
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