{"product_id":"skeet-simple-reality-vinyl-lp","title":"Skeet - Simple Reality, Vinyl LP","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSkeet - Simple Reality, Vinyl LP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tralbumData tralbum-about\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSimple Reality cements the short-lived legacy of Coventry DIY group Skeet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmerging from a scene of first-generation punks and 2 Tone kids, Skeet was instigated by Gary and Nigel Meffen in 1981, fusing tightrope instrumentals with a Roland CR-8000 under the glow of projected visuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tralbumData tralbum-about\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tralbumData tralbum-about\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAfter a cassette of their debut performance found its way to Kay Booth who worked at Inferno Records, the unsuspecting frontwoman took the liberty of adding her own vocals. Instantly embraced as a permanent member, Booth's shy delivery and open-diary expressions of social alienation and romantic rejection hovered over the brothers' scratchy guitar and agitated bass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaying as few as 10 shows, their unnerving minimalism was recorded in a suburban home studio, borrowing a reel-to-reel from Toby Lyons (The Colourfield) and a mixer from Jerry Dammers (The Specials). Record labels gestured interest until one day they were no more - no arguments, no official split, just a silent parting of the ways and three people taking journeys in different directions. Unheard and unloved in the vaults for nearly four decades, 'Brief Call' finally resurfaced via the Coventry Music Museum compendium Alternative Sounds Volume 1, followed by a micro pressing of the full suite on Chris Long's Almost Unknown imprint in 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Reality now offers a definitive snapshot of these must-hear neurotic post-punks. Mastered by Skeet fanatic Mikey Young, newly discovered instrumental multitracks are restored alongside a live recording of their final stand. Performed atop of a trailer in a pub beer garden, the release-worthy desk tape adds three new tracks and a more energised swing at 'Left On the Shelf's apathetic techno-pop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlone Tonight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrief Call\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung Girls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvril In The Alps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConscious Effort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Was Never Told\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft on the Shelf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSong of Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Efficient Space","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48910219706561,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1407\/4970\/files\/skeet-simple-reality.jpg?v=1736906556","url":"https:\/\/hathillrecords.com.au\/products\/skeet-simple-reality-vinyl-lp","provider":"Hat Hill Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}