{"product_id":"black-midi-schlagenheim-180g-vinyl-lp","title":"Black Midi: Schlagenheim (180g) Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?\u0026amp;q=black%20midi\u0026amp;filter=Brand\/Manufacturer\/Artist_fq:%22Black%20Midi%22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Midi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, contrary to their name, are a pretty analog band.\u003c\/i\u003e The London Quartet have little internet or media presence and built their reputation from fierce, often improvisational live performances (including one with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=damo+suzuki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamo Suzuki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?\u0026amp;q=can\u0026amp;filter=Brand\/Manufacturer\/Artist_fq:%22Can%22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), a few of which were recoreded and posted on Youtube by various thoughtful randos. Singer \u003cstrong\u003eGeordie Greep\u003c\/strong\u003e’s singing voice will inevitably be compared to that of \u003cstrong\u003eMark E. Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the group itself has far more chops than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=the+fall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e’s thunderous, yet often shambolic post-punk. The group has definitely ingested the depths of the Factory Records and Rough Trade Distribution rosters, but has much more in common sonically with American groups such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=slint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=shellac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShellac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=unwound\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnwound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \"953\" starts with a mere harried guitar riff that explodes into fierce hard rock riffage, the track ending with a protracted prog rock breakdown. “Speedway” is a more restrained tune, softly spoken vocals over chiming guitars, “Near DT, MI” is massively dissonant, guitars with necks wrung. Overall, this is a refreshing, headbanging return to the more aggressive and experimental indie sonics of yore. This LP is pressed on black vinyl and is packaged in a gatefold sleeve and printed insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180g vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egatefold sleeve and printed inner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital download included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Rough Trade 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by ONE FIVE FOUR 07\/2019\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Black Midi","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":17446452494426,"sku":"lp-10670","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/blackmidi-schlagenheim.jpg?v=1762277163","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/black-midi-schlagenheim-180g-vinyl-lp","provider":"turntablelab.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}