Could It Be Different? Spook School, The SKU: ALCOPOP168 Barcode: 0749846022714 16.00 £16.00 Genre: Alternative Rock / Punk Rock / Emo Label: Alcopop Released Date: 26th January 2018 Buying Format: 1LP Includes Download Code Out of stock Back Order Add to your Wishlist Description Product Info If a debut LP is an artist’s introduction to the world and their sophomore release is their now-or-never moment, their third is their most cathartic: they’ve made it out, they’re here. Glasgow, Scotland’s indiepop optimists The Spook School, despite personal and political obstacle, made it out, and their latest full-length Could It Be Different? is here. It’s been a journey of self-discovery and feel-good realism; modern, dance-friendly indiepop fueling the fun. They made a name for themselves for their exultant and empowering pop, and now, they’ve shown real growth in nuance. Even at their most beaten down, The Spook School manage to find hope free of naivety. That’s clear the second the album opens with “Still Alive,” and its ascending chorus (and soon-to- be crowd favorite) of “Fuck You, I’m Still Alive,” written by Nye after surviving an emotionally abusive relationship. The song avoids villainizing the past, instead, it celebrates the present and welcomes the unknown future. The energy of working through the wicked exists all over Could It Be Different? “Bad Year” makes personal connections with universal ennui, the debilitating feeling of an atrocious political climate and the desire to do better. Could It Be Different? is a human release a record full of the insecurities and anxiety that arrive after self-awareness, in learning something new and potentially frightening about yourself. But at it’s heart is joy there’s no desolation on the LP, because The Spook School manage to find light in moments of darkness. All things glum must pass even if hope comes only in the form of acceptance. “A theatrical indie pop band that embrace’s life’s misinterpretations and messiness…their noise-pop jams remain as joyful as ever” – Pitchfork “The Spook School are that rare and beautiful thing: a band with something to say.” – The Guardian “Societal norms and gender stereotypes are in the crosshairs of these threadbare tunes…trans love songs that hit home no matter your orientation.” – NPR “Dance music for introverts, love songs for people who are too shy to be in love” – Stereogum Artist Spook School, The Genre Alternative Rock / Punk Rock / Emo Label Alcopop Buying Options 1LP Includes Download Code Format 1LP , Includes Download Code Condition New Country UK Track Listings Still Alive Best Of Intentions Less Than Perfect Keep In Touch Bad Year Alright I Only Dance When I Want To I Hope She Loves You While You Were Sleeping_ Body High School Share this On Facebook On Twitter Via Email More from Spook School, The and more from Alternative Rock / Punk Rock / Emo View Product Quick View Spook School, The Try To Be Hopeful Rock And Pop | Fortuna Pop! | 1LP, Coloured Vinyl, Gatefold Sleeve Released 9th October 2015 £13.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Spook School, The Try To Be Hopeful £13.00 Genre: Rock And Pop Label: Fortuna Pop! 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