European Sun - When Britain Was Great (Indie Exclusive, Red Vinyl) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
European Sun - When Britain Was Great (Indie Exclusive, Red Vinyl) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
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European Sun – When Britain Was Great (Indie Exclusive, Red Vinyl)
Description
Experience the vibrant sounds of European Sun with their latest release, 'When Britain Was Great.' This indie exclusive on red vinyl captures the essence of the genre with its rich melodies and thoughtful lyrics.
Highlights
- Indie exclusive red vinyl
- Released on Skepwax
- Features unique tracks and remixes
- Perfect for collectors and fans alike
Track Listing
01. Somebody Keeps Calling My Name
01. Being Is More Than Life
01. Bergakungen
01. Being Is More Than Life (2)
01. St. George’s Dragon
01. St. George’s Dragon (2)
01. Raw Diamond
Format Details
- Label: Skepwax
- Genre: Indie
- Release Date: 2026-04-17
- Format: Vinyl
Item Information
Artist: European Sun
Title: When Britain Was Great (INDIE EXCLUSIVE, RED VINYL)
Genre: Indie & Alternative
Label: SKEPWAX
If one LP could act as a refutation of the toxic culture of ‘masculine energy’ and the tech bro-sponsored whipping up of hatred that blights our lives - this is it.
It is true of Steve Miles’ lyrics. Nostalgia for an imagined past where men were men, and racism was de rigeur is eviscerated in title track When Britain Was Great. Fetishisation of a World War by patriots who are too pumped up to realise the war was a fight against Nazism is picked apart in Angels In The Clouds. And the clumsy, half-arsed struggle to seek something better, to try to escape the trap of cynical acceptance of it all, is sardonically observed in the comically accident-prone Falling Down The Stairs With Arthur Seaton. All this is interspersed with deeply personal tracks like The Space She Left, unflinchingly exposing emotional vulnerability and anxiety, and with carefree pop songs, still able to access the wide-eyed wisdom of childhood: The Sea Is A Pirate’s Best Friend expresses a kind of joy that we all had once, but have lost contact with.
The music is a refutation of ‘masculine energy’ too. Sometimes echoing the casual, intimate, fragile tones of the TV Personalities, the songs are bluntly emotional but shamelessly catchy. On other occasions - louder occasions - the echo of an angry Wreckless Eric riff can be heard. The warmth and gentleness of the vocal might remind you of Jonathan Richman. The experimentation - the brass section, the feedback, the occasional reggae rhythm – is reminiscent of the earliest, fearless phase of punk adventurism – The Slits, The Mekons, The Desperate Bicycles even. Punk before it regressed to Rock.
- Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
- Media Condition: Mint (M)
- Genre: ALT/INDIE
- Format Type: LP
- Released: 2026-04-17
Condition Ratings & Details
Condition Ratings & Details
NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.
NOTE: Images may not be exact. Please refer to the description to determine whether the images are Actual Photos or Photos Not Actual. New records will likely use generic web photos to represent the product.
Condition Ratings
- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
Sleeve Details
- PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
- PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
