{"product_id":"the-photos-s-t-1980-uk-cassette-vg","title":"The Photos s\/t 1980 UK Cassette VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PHOTOS - THE PHOTOS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the charts were flooded with synth-heavy art-pop, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003eThe Photos\u003c\/b\u003e delivered a masterclass in high-octane, guitar-driven New Wave. Their 1980 self-titled debut is a brilliant collision of 60s girl-group melody and the caffeinated energy of the UK Mod revival. Anchored by the magnetic presence of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"298\"\u003eWendy Wu\u003c\/b\u003e and the crystalline production of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"341\"\u003eRoger Bechirian\u003c\/b\u003e, the album fizzes with infectious hooks and razor-sharp songwriting. From the heartbreak-punk of \"I'm Lonesome\" to the shimmering pop perfection of \"Irene,\" \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"514\"\u003eThe Photos\u003c\/i\u003e is a definitive document of the era—a stylish, breathless, and incredibly catchy record that proves why they were once heralded as the UK’s answer to Blondie. It is a must-have for anyone who believes a pop song should be short, sharp, and impossible to forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1980 UK import\/release on cassette by Epic, catalog # PHOTO 40-5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee pictures for condition; guaranteed to play VG+ or better.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47145074229379,"sku":null,"price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/IMG_0214.jpg?v=1778521255","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/the-photos-s-t-1980-uk-cassette-vg","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}