{"product_id":"2684088","title":"Strange Boutique - Let The Lonely Heart Sing [VINYL]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrange Boutique\u003c\/strong\u003e is back with a bewitching new album, \"\u003cstrong\u003eLet the Lonely Heart Sing\u003c\/strong\u003e\". Since the Washington DC ethereal band's heyday in the underground of the early '90s, \u003cstrong\u003eStrange Boutique\u003c\/strong\u003e has gone on to enjoy a somewhat legendary status in the annals of goth\/rock and post-punk. The band became known for their very own eclectic brand of powerful, guitar-driven ethereal pop, with a touch of world music influence and mystical imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe group was a fixture of the DC club scene from 1987-1993. Their shows were a veritable gathering of DC's misfits: freaks, goths, punks, scenesters and dreamers. \u003cstrong\u003eStrange Boutique\u003c\/strong\u003e waved a bittersweet goodbye from the stage of the original Black Cat DC club in November, 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pair of reunion shows in 2004 and 2019 along with \u003cstrong\u003eMonica Richards\u003c\/strong\u003e' success in the acclaimed goth act, \u003cstrong\u003eFaith and the Muse\u003c\/strong\u003e, kept interest in the band alive.  Now, thanks to the perpetual, viral nature of social media and a growing interest in post-punk music, a new generation of ears have stumbled upon Strange Boutique. They released three albums: \"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Loved One\u003c\/strong\u003e\" (1991), \"\u003cstrong\u003eCharm\u003c\/strong\u003e\" (1993) and \"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kindest Worlds\u003c\/strong\u003e\" (1994) as well as two singles and an EP. All three of their original albums have become revered, \"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Loved One\u003c\/strong\u003e\" especially, which contains their beloved viral song \"\u003cstrong\u003eDrown\u003c\/strong\u003e\". \"\u003cstrong\u003eDrown\u003c\/strong\u003e\" has hit over 7 million streams on Spotify and over 10 million across all platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the post-punk and goth\/rock resurgence is in full swing, the time is just right for Strange Boutique to return, with appreciation for their past yet moving forward with renewed energy. \"\u003cstrong\u003eLet the Lonely Heart Sing\u003c\/strong\u003e\" is a captivating new collection of original guitar-driven songs that explore ghostly themes of love and loss, childlike wonder, echoes from the past, and a deep hope for the future. This album showcases the band's growth while retaining their unique and beautiful goth\/dark wave sound. With \u003cstrong\u003eDennis Kane\u003c\/strong\u003e's shimmering guitars, \u003cstrong\u003eMonica Richards\u003c\/strong\u003e' ethereal vocals, and\u003cstrong\u003e Steve Willet\u003c\/strong\u003et's unmistakable chorus-drenched bass, all layered over organic pulsating rhythms, this release is truly enchanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteve Willett\u003c\/strong\u003e served as the main creative force behind most of the tracks, while \u003cstrong\u003eDennis Kane\u003c\/strong\u003e also wrote the closing track and contributed his signature guitar sound. The two would send their demos to \u003cstrong\u003eMonica\u003c\/strong\u003e, who would then write her distinctive lyrics and work on the vocals. Through a combination of Zoom meetings, phone calls, texts, and demo recordings, the song arrangements were completed. \u003cstrong\u003eStrange Boutique\u003c\/strong\u003e subsequently entered Baltimore's \u003cstrong\u003eMagpie Cage\u003c\/strong\u003e studio to track live drums. Additionally, the album features a string quartet adding a rich sonic depth on three tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo far, two singles have been released: \"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Night Birds\u003c\/strong\u003e\" and \"\u003cstrong\u003eJet Stream\u003c\/strong\u003e\". These are the first new songs in more than twenty years, generating genuine excitement among fans. The third single \"\u003cstrong\u003eRadium Kiss\u003c\/strong\u003e\" is premiering today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54420519747969,"sku":"2684088","price":24.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/0634240287091.jpg?v=1750593357","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2684088","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}