{"product_id":"real-numbers-was-it-always-this-way-pre-order","title":"Real Numbers - Was It Always This Way *Pre-Order","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date Friday 14th August\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll pre-orders will be dispatched\/made ready for collection on that day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129228526 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMinneapolis' Real Numbers return with a new full length album, the gorgeously pop-tastic “Was It Always This Way.” Ten expectant, exuberant songs mixing hope and despair, the future and the past, all set to the sounds of late-80s\/early-90s UK indiepop. While definitely picking up where their 2021 EP \"Brighter Then\" left off, the emphasis this time is on multi-layered guitars intended to complement the wistful and melancholy tracks with glittering awe. “Was It Always This Way” refines Real Numbers' already-stunning songs, polishing the tunes into a swooningly perfect album that recalls 90s antecedents like Field Mice and St Christopher, as well as fellow pop practitioners like Ducks Ltd, Chime School and The Umbrellas. Album highlights like \"Darling\" and \"Never Never Again\" show that Real Numbers stand tall with their influences, paying close attention to the past while taking their art straight into the future with assurance and flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Empty Frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI Can Tell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwist The Blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't Look Away\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverlasting Happiness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWas It Always This Way\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever Never Again\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemembrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for looking at our listing, below are a few points to consider before making a purchase:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- All records we sell are Brand New - pre-orders will normally come sealed but if you are purchasing in stock items, please note the copy may have been unsealed for display in the shop. Please email straight after purchase to enquire if this is of importance to you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Orders won't ship until all items are released, so keep this in mind when purchasing multiple pre-orders or a mix of in stock and pre-order items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The 'Product' page will show the most up to date info we have with regards to the item and its release date, but this information is subject to change so check in with us if you have any questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- We unfortunately don't offer tax\/vat outside of the UK via the website so please keep in mind that when the items arrives in your country you may be liable to pay a further charge before delivery. (all UK orders the price you see is the price you will pay). Please also note that we are unable to adjust the declared value on items sold internationally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Real Numbers","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":55573611217272,"sku":"LPSLR307","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD Album","offer_id":55573611250040,"sku":"CDSLR307","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0348\/2704\/2955\/files\/unnamed_92e51414-86b3-42ca-abb8-b974e28d8e87.jpg?v=1780406747","url":"https:\/\/www.crashrecords.co.uk\/products\/real-numbers-was-it-always-this-way-pre-order","provider":"Crash Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}