{"product_id":"omar-apollo-friends-anniversary-edition-vinyl-lp","title":"Omar Apollo: Friends - 5th Anniversary Edition Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmar Apollo\u003c\/strong\u003e emerged from the digital ether in 2016, posting tracks such as “{}[]\" and \"Brakelights”, racking up tons of Soundcloud plays\u003c\/i\u003e (back when it mattered). He released the only-slightly-more Googleable debut EP \u003cem\u003eStereo\u003c\/em\u003e in 2018, a collection of bilingual, lovelorn psych-pop. He has a wide range of influences including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=david+bowie\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=david+bowie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=james+blake\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=james+blake\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Blake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=the+beatles\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=the+beatles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Beatles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=sly+stone\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=sly+stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSly Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in addition to classic Mexican soul music. “Ashamed” is low-slung bass and clipped drums, Apollo’s voice drifting from gruff grumbles to shrieking falsetto. “Kickback” beings with hazy guitar and strutting bassline, resulting in a catchy bit of uptempo R\u0026amp;B. “Friends” begins with straightforward acoustic strums and heart-on-sleeve lyricism cut through with filtered flute accents. While the ingredients may sound familiar, this is a unique and exciting pop record, and we look forward to more. Recommended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5th anniversary edition w\/ giant foldout poster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal release year: 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: AWAL Recordings 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by PERPETUAL CRUSH 08\/2019\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Omar Apollo","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":41190239469658,"sku":"lp-15132","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/files\/omarapollo-friends-blackvinyl-1.jpg?v=1762285567","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/omar-apollo-friends-anniversary-edition-vinyl-lp","provider":"turntablelab.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}