{"product_id":"chromatics-closer-to-grey-clear-colored-vinyl-vinyl-2lp","title":"Chromatics: Closer To Grey (Clear Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho’s this Tommy guy, anyway?\u003c\/i\u003e Everyone’s favorite soft-focus disco ensemble returns after a seven year absence - well, that’s not entirely true. They recorded seven covers of \u003cstrong\u003eCyndi Lauper\u003c\/strong\u003e’s \"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun\", added some serious vibes to the reboot of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=twin+peaks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwin Peaks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and may or may not have pressed a lot of copies of a record only for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=johnny+jewel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to come by and dump 'em in the pool. (Either way, it made for some nice photos.) They’ve come a long way from the shrill, noisy sounds emblematic of their early days but have remained surprising and enigmatic nonetheless. \u003cem\u003eCloser To Gray\u003c\/em\u003e was a surprise release in October 2019, continuing their string of widescreen pop records with a chilly, minimalist atmosphere. The album starts in familiar territory - a ticking clock slashing through analog hiss begins their cover of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=garfunkle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimon and Garfunkle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e’s \u003cem\u003eThe Sound of Silence\u003c\/em\u003e, another brilliant cover to add to their repertoire. (\u003cem\u003eCloser to Grey\u003c\/em\u003e also includes a brilliant slo-mo beatbox take on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=jesus+mary+chain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Jesus \u0026amp; Mary Chain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e’s \"On The Wall\".) “You’re No Good” is icy synths and impeccable drum programming that emphasizes \u003cstrong\u003eRuth Radeley\u003c\/strong\u003e's intimate yet detached vocals, Title track “Closer To Grey” reminds of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=new+order\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e’s brilliant guitar and synthesizer interplay. This preorder is for the clear double vinyl edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eclear double vinyl pressing (\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eplease note\u003c\/span\u003e: actual pressing color and packaging may differ from mock-up photo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elimited edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erelease date: 01\/31\/2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etracklist: 01. The Sound Of Silence 02. You’re No Good 03. Closer To Grey 04. Twist The Knife 05. Light As A Feather 06. Move A Mountain 07. Touch Red 08. Through The Looking Glass 09. Whispers In The Hall 10. On The Wall 11. Love Theme From Closer To Grey 12. Wishing Well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Italians Do It Better 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by BRITTLE WOMEN 01\/2020\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Chromatics","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":31752446967898,"sku":"lp-11094","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/chromatics-closertogrey-clear-pre.jpg?v=1762278063","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/products\/chromatics-closer-to-grey-clear-colored-vinyl-vinyl-2lp","provider":"turntablelab.sbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}