{"product_id":"the-catburgers-galashiels","title":"The Catburgers - Galashiels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Catburgers\u003c\/strong\u003e formed in Edinburgh in late 1985, inspired by seeing \u003cstrong\u003eThe Television Personalities\u003c\/strong\u003e live and the explosion of DIY pop across the UK. Blending 1960s-inspired melodies with a moody post-punk edge, the band drew comparisons with fellow Scottish acts including \u003cstrong\u003eThe Pastels\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJesse Garon \u0026amp; The Desperadoes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive throughout 1986 and 1987, The Catburgers recorded a series of demos that led \u003cstrong\u003eDan Treacy\u003c\/strong\u003e to invite them to record a single for Dreamworld. Although the single was never released, the band continued writing and recording until they split in 1990, leaving behind the sessions that would eventually become \u003cem\u003eGalashiels\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing highlights including \u003cem\u003eI've Got a Friend\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe First Day of Spring\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGalashiels\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the band's melodic songwriting and youthful energy, while the latter half of the album reflects their darker post-punk influences. Released almost 40 years after it was recorded, the album captures a lost chapter of the Scottish indie pop scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slumberland Records","offers":[{"title":"Black Vinyl LP","offer_id":58731461378393,"sku":"SDZ-49618","price":27.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":58731461411161,"sku":"SDZ-49619","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/slr305-vinyl-mock.png?v=1785414135","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/the-catburgers-galashiels","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}