{"product_id":"angel-in-realtime-gang-of-youths","title":"Angel In Realtime, Gang of Youths","description":"\u003cp\u003e2LP Set - White Vinyl - Mint Sealed. Limited Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Gang of Youths \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003eangel in realtime.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Third Studio Album (2LP Vinyl Release) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e February 25, 2022 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Mosy Recordings \/ Sony Music \/ Warner Records \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"194\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Alternative Rock \/ Indie Rock \/ Chamber Pop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e Written over the four years following the death of frontman David Le’aupepe’s father, Teleso \"Tattersall\" Le'aupepe, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003eangel in realtime.\u003c\/i\u003e is a sprawling, 67-minute concept album exploring grief, indigenous identity, and family secrets. The band relocated to London to record the album, primarily self-producing it at their own studio. A major sonic shift from their previous work, the record prominently features field recordings of Indigenous Pacific music collected by ethnomusicologist David Fanshawe, used with permission to honor Le'aupepe's Samoan and Jewish heritage. It debuted at #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart and won the 2022 J Award for Australian Album of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album blends stadium-ready rock with intricate, orchestral arrangements and influences ranging from Britpop to UK Garage and American minimalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Father\" Narrative:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \"Brothers\" and \"Tend the Garden\" directly address the revelations found after his father's passing, including the discovery of half-siblings and the complexities of his father's past life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIndigenous Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the Auckland Gospel Choir, members of the Cook Islander folk group Anuanua Drummers, and spoken-word verses in te reo Māori by Shane McLean on \"spirit boy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandout Tracks:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the hit singles \"the angel of 8th ave.,\" \"in the wake of your leave,\" and \"the man himself,\" alongside the 7-minute epic closer \"goal of the century.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSonic Texture:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich with strings performed by the Budapest Film Orchestra and complex percussion, moving away from standard alt-rock into more cinematic territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVinyl Pressing \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e As a modern masterpiece of Australian rock, the vinyl release was issued in several high-quality variants, mostly as a 2LP set in a wide-spined sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandard White Vinyl:\u003c\/b\u003e The most common 2LP variant, pressed on 140g white vinyl (Catalog: 19439975181 \/ 0190296403781).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJB Hi-Fi Exclusive (Orange Transparent):\u003c\/b\u003e A limited edition transparent orange variant exclusive to the Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eZoetrope Picture Disc:\u003c\/b\u003e A highly collectible, numbered version released by Blood Records (limited to 2,000 copies), featuring artwork that \"animates\" when viewed under a strobe or through a camera lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/b\u003e Most copies include a 24\"x12\" folded lyric insert and high-quality photography by Bradley Pinkerton. The wide-spine jacket is necessary to hold the two 140g discs and the substantial insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/b\u003e Look for the \"Mosy Recordings\" logo on the back. US\/UK copies are typically distributed via Warner, while Australian copies are on Sony Music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Gang of Youths, angel in realtime, 2022 Vinyl, White Vinyl, David Le'aupepe, Australian Rock, Indie Rock, Concept Album, Aria Award Winner, the angel of 8th ave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e Modern Australian Classics, J Award Winners, 2020s Vinyl Essentials, Cinematic Rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e The National, Sam Fender, Arcade Fire, Bruce Springsteen, Powderfinger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gang Of Youths","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51353779831101,"sku":"5576","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/Gang_of_Youths_-_Angel_in_Realtime.png?v=1770276462","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/angel-in-realtime-gang-of-youths","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}