{"product_id":"pulp-this-is-hardcore-new-lp","title":"Pulp - This Is Hardcore - New LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: New LP Label: No Label Cat. No. \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ProductDetails_boldText__sNqq6\"\u003e4786651\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarcode: \u003cspan\u003e602547866516\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased: 27\/01\/2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJarvis Cocker says, \"\u003cem\u003eThis Is Hardcore\u003c\/em\u003e is the sound of someone losing the plot\/you're gonna like it, but not a lot.\" This quote is from the opening track, \"\u003cem\u003eThe Fear\u003c\/em\u003e\", on \u003cem\u003eThis Is Hardcore\u003c\/em\u003e, the ambitious follow-up to \u003cem\u003eDifferent Class\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003ePulp\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCocker doesn't quite lose the plot on \u003cem\u003eThis Is Hardcore\u003c\/em\u003e, but this ominous, claustrophobic track sets the tone for a different band. \u003cstrong\u003ePulp\u003c\/strong\u003e no longer aims for anthems like \"Common People\" and instead explores a darker, more introspective sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shift in direction shouldn't be surprising, as \u003cstrong\u003ePulp\u003c\/strong\u003e has always been an arty band. Even the catchiest numbers on \u003cem\u003eThis Is Hardcore\u003c\/em\u003e are shrouded in darkness, haunted by disappointments and fear. The title track, \"\u003cem\u003eThis Is Hardcore\u003c\/em\u003e\", showcases drum loops, lounge piano, cinematic strings, and a sharp lyric that create a frightening monument to weary decadence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt serves as the centerpiece of the album, with the best moments following its tone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57803799036284,"sku":"602547866516","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/9763\/5678\/files\/This_Is_Hardcore_157a442e_thumbnail_4096.webp?v=1792670042","url":"https:\/\/offthebeatentracks.co.uk\/products\/pulp-this-is-hardcore-new-lp","provider":"Off The Beaten Tracks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}