{"product_id":"real-numbers-was-it-always-this-way-1","title":"Real Numbers - (PRESALE 8\/14\/26) Was It Always This Way (CD SLUMBERLAND RDS CD-SLR-307 2026) | NEW Mint (M) Mint (M)-","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHIPS BY 08\/14\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Real Numbers\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTitle: Was It Always This Way\u003cbr\u003e\r\nGenre: Indie \u0026amp; Alternative \/ Indie \u0026amp; Lo-Fi \/ Jangle Pop\u003cbr\u003e\r\nLabel: Slumberland Records\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMinneapolis' Real Numbers return with a new full length album, the gorgeously pop-tastic “Was It Always This Way.” Ten expectant, exuberant songs mixing hope and despair, the future and the past, all set to the sounds of late-80s\/early-90s UK indiepop. While definitely picking up where their 2021 EP \"Brighter Then\" left off, the emphasis this time is on multi-layered guitars intended to complement the wistful and melancholy tracks with glittering awe.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n“Was It Always This Way” refines Real Numbers' already-stunning songs, polishing the tunes into a swooningly perfect album that recalls 90s antecedents like Field Mice and St Christopher, as well as fellow pop practitioners like Ducks Ltd, Chime School and The Umbrellas. Album highlights like \"Darling\" and \"Never Never Again\" show that Real Numbers stand tall with their influences, paying close attention to the past while taking their art straight into the future with assurance and flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eReal Numbers – Was It Always This Way\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eReal Numbers' 'Was It Always This Way' is a captivating indie album that showcases their signature sound. With melodic hooks and introspective lyrics, this release is a must-have for fans of the genre.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nHighlights\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e    Format: CD\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    Label: Slumberland Records\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    Genre: Indie\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    Features 10 tracks\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e01. This Empty Frame\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e02. I Can Tell\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e03. Darling\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e04. Star\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e05. Twist The Blade\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e06. Don't Look Away\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e07. Everlasting Happiness\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e08. Was It Always This Way\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e09. Never Never Again\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e10. Remembrance\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFormat Details\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e    Label: Slumberland Records\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    Genre: Indie\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    Format: CD\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: NEW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve Condition: Mint (M)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedia Condition: Mint (M)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal ID: 749846030726\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: ALT\/INDIE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat Type: CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 08\/14\/2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Real Numbers","offers":[{"title":"- ALT\/INDIE *NEW*","offer_id":54527527027025,"sku":"RYWHJP-DEJ3-U9","price":12.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/9297\/8001\/files\/alt-indie-new_OMwnt.jpg?v=1786333778","url":"https:\/\/ilovevinylrecords.com\/products\/real-numbers-was-it-always-this-way-1","provider":"I Love Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}