{"title":"alt-J","description":"\u003ch2\u003ealt-J Vinyl Records \u0026amp; Music Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore alt-J vinyl records at UMusic Shop South Africa. Discover alternative music through physical releases that bring the artist’s musical identity, individual recordings and visual presentation into one collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ealt-J: the music and the story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeeds-formed alt-J built an individual sound from interlocking rhythms, unusual vocal phrasing and songs that reward close attention. Their debut An Awesome Wave introduced a balance of electronic detail, acoustic instruments and arrangements that rarely follow the most obvious route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Awesome Wave introduced songs that could change direction within a few bars, combining close harmonies, unusual percussion and Joe Newman’s highly individual delivery. The later albums stretch those ideas into different settings rather than repeating the debut’s formula. Exploring several records together reveals the continuity beneath those changes: a fascination with texture, narrative detail and the unexpected turn inside an apparently simple melody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCatalogue highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Is All Yours, Relaxer and The Dream offer different perspectives on that approach, from compact experimentation to more expansive storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interplay between Joe Newman’s singing and the group’s precise arrangements is essential: unexpected pauses and changes of emphasis become memorable parts of the songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Dream: Explore the vinyl presentation of this recording, keeping the programme and its physical presentation together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelaxer: Explore the vinyl presentation of this recording, keeping the programme and its physical presentation together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Is All Yours: Explore the vinyl presentation of this recording, keeping the programme and its physical presentation together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Awesome Wave: Explore the vinyl presentation of this recording, keeping the programme and its physical presentation together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy collect alt-J?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quieter passages and unexpected arrangement choices help define the emotional setting, giving the complete programme a range that is not always apparent from its most immediately recognisable track. Vinyl gives the sleeve artwork and playing sequence a tangible place in a music collection. The visual design and the moment of placing a record on the turntable become part of returning to the music. The particular pressing or package defines the edition, so explore the individual release for its track list and stated presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore alt-J at UMusic Shop South Africa and choose a physical release to make part of your own music collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alt-j-this-is-all-yours-2lp","title":"Alt-J - This Is All Yours (2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA1. Intro\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA2. Arrival In Nara\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA3. Nara\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA4. Every Other Freckle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB1. Left Hand Free\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB2. ❦ (Garden Of England – Interlude)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB3. Choice Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC1. Hunger Of The Pine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC2. Warm Foothills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC3. The Gospel Of John Hurt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD1. Pusher\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD2. Bloodflood Pt.II\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD3. Leaving Nara\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD4. Lovely Day\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44701480190148,"sku":"405053878992","price":827.75,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/7927\/6700\/files\/622cf121ef95ce6d3ac1836b1d264119.png?v=1793539985"},{"product_id":"alt-j-an-awesome-wave-repress-white-vinyl","title":"Alt-J - An Awesome Wave (Repress \/ White Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44968921759940,"sku":"405053878991","price":630.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/umg.africa\/collections\/alt-j.oembed","provider":"UMG Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}