{"product_id":"790692712014","title":"Samiam \"Astray\" LP (Yellow Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOakland's \u003cstrong\u003eSamiam\u003c\/strong\u003e unleashed their sixth album, \"Astray,\" in 2000, and it's a heart-wrenching masterpiece. Samiam blends punk energy with alt-rock vibes and a melancholic undertone, all wrapped in a smartly produced soundscape. Astray doesn't shy away from darkness, confronting heavy themes like suicide with raw honesty and searing emotion. The music itself reflects the weight, rumbling bass-heavy guitars amplifying the somber mood. Amidst the intensity, gems like \"Mud Hill.\" \"Sunshine.\" \u0026amp; \"Dull\" (arguably their crown jewel) shines through, resonating with anyone who's ever felt the weight of sadness. Marking a band turning point, this was Samiam's last album with founding guitarist James Brogan and first with bassist Sean Kennerly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, Samiam would regroup and release \"Stowaway\" their ninth album and remain one of the most endearing and enduring punk bands of their generation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Sunshine\u003cbr\u003e2 Wisconsin\u003cbr\u003e3 Super Brava\u003cbr\u003e4 Mud Hill\u003cbr\u003e5 Paraffin\u003cbr\u003e6 Calloused\u003cbr\u003e7 Mexico\u003cbr\u003e8 Dull\u003cbr\u003e9 Curbside\u003cbr\u003e10 Birdbath\u003cbr\u003e11 How Long\u003cbr\u003e12 Why Do We\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Alliance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62549125398858,"sku":"790692712014","price":6.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/5470\/9834\/files\/4313704-3133663.jpg?v=1782548801","url":"https:\/\/www.velvetgrooveuk.com\/products\/790692712014","provider":"Velvet Groove Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}