Spook School, The - Try To Be Hopeful (BLACK & WHITE VINYL) (Vinyl) | Mint (M) Mint (M)-

Gatefold CD / Heavy Black & White Col Gatefold LP. Since forming in 2012 they’ve become increasingly involved with the DIY queer punk scene. Citing influences including Buzzcocks, T-Rex and C86, the new album is louder, bolder, fuller-sounding and captures more of their live sound—aided and abetted by producer MJ of Hookworms. They have toured the US, where they became the subject of a Rolling Stone documentary. Lyrically, it’s more direct than their debut, exploring issues around gender and identity. Songwriting is split between all 4 members, giving a different perspective and energy to each song.. Perhaps the standout track is “Binary”, a song about questioning gender norms, something that Nye’s experience of coming out as being trans has forced him to

• Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
• Media Condition: Mint (M)
• Format Detail: 1LP Black&White Color
• Label: Fortuna Pop!
• Catalog Number: LP-FPOP-191