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Daysdream

by The Shop Window

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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    The Shop Window announce news of their new 16 track double LP Daysdream, out 3rd May via Jangleshop Records. The new record follows on from 2022s A 4 Letter Word.

    The band see the double LP as being like two mini albums, a ‘Days’ and a ‘Dream’ record. ‘Days’ is filled with upbeat Janglepop/indiepop and ‘Dream’ with a more melancholic Dreampop/Shoegaze angle to it.

    This DIY record has been meticulously written, produced, mixed and mastered by now Wiltshire-based frontman Carl Mann. He recalls ‘I’ve always had a soundscape in my head of how we should sound as a band. I wanted this album to be more honest, fragile and human than our previous LPs. It has been a huge learning curve taking on all aspects of production, but every detail has been considered and I’m incredibly proud of the result. I’ve drawn on my own record collection and the sounds and direction of some of my favourites - The Smiths, Close Lobsters, The Stone Roses, Felt, The High, The Dentists, Cosmic Rough Riders, Teenage Fanclub, Mercury Rev, Spiritualized, Slowdive, Ride, Depeche Mode, The Cure and Asteroid No.4 have all played a tiny part in shaping this epic journey!’

    Includes unlimited streaming of Daysdream via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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    shipping out on or around May 3, 2024
    edition of 300 

      £25.99 GBP or more 

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    The Shop Window announce news of their new 16 track double LP Daysdream, out 3rd May via Jangleshop Records. The new record follows on from 2022s A 4 Letter Word.

    The band see the double LP as being like two mini albums, a ‘Days’ and a ‘Dream’ record. ‘Days’ is filled with upbeat Janglepop/indiepop and ‘Dream’ with a more melancholic Dreampop/Shoegaze angle to it.

    This DIY record has been meticulously written, produced, mixed and mastered by now Wiltshire-based frontman Carl Mann. He recalls ‘I’ve always had a soundscape in my head of how we should sound as a band. I wanted this album to be more honest, fragile and human than our previous LPs. It has been a huge learning curve taking on all aspects of production, but every detail has been considered and I’m incredibly proud of the result. I’ve drawn on my own record collection and the sounds and direction of some of my favourites - The Smiths, Close Lobsters, The Stone Roses, Felt, The High, The Dentists, Cosmic Rough Riders, Teenage Fanclub, Mercury Rev, Spiritualized, Slowdive, Ride, Depeche Mode, The Cure and Asteroid No.4 have all played a tiny part in shaping this epic journey!’

    Includes unlimited streaming of Daysdream via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ... more
    shipping out on or around May 3, 2024

      £11 GBP

     

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    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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    Includes unlimited streaming of Daysdream via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • Get Daysdream and A 4 Letter Word on vinyl for a discounted price.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Daysdream via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 5 days

      £38 GBP or more 

     

1.
I Run 03:07
I’m tearing up the rule book I don’t need lessons in life Been around the block some And know just what I want I see a look of fear On folks wandering around That ain’t me girl Your strength is infectious I run with a feeling To guide me home Ain’t nothing gonna steal me Away from here Don’t need to worry I’m yours ‘til the bitter end Live for your sparkles It’s more than enough you see You’re my firework Adding colour to the day Without you girl My life would be so grey I run with a feeling To guide me home Ain’t nothing gonna steal me Away from here I run with a feeling To guide me home Ain’t nothing gonna steal me Away from here
2.
Lady Luck 03:33
Break out the fizz I’ve got a feeling for today Come on lady luck Be my friend for a little while Take me by the hand Butterflies inside me There’s two of me today I’m gonna float away The wind is in my sails I won’t shy away Something deep inside will power me Sometimes need some help Just to steer me through the day Taking my chances Lady luck why don’t you stay Take me by the hand Butterflies inside me There’s two of me today I’m gonna float away The wind is in my sails I won’t shy away Something deep inside will power me There’s two of me today I’m gonna float away The wind is in my sails I won’t shy away Something deep inside will power me
3.
It's a High 03:20
When I’m seeming down Your light of day just washes over me A sun within a cloud When I’m not the clown You bring the circus and the bright lights And everything is now Sign of your love Washes over Healing me again It’s a high When I’m lost at sea Your lighthouse beams are there to guide me A port within my storm When I’m seeming down Your light of day just washes over me A sun within a cloud Sign of your love Washes over Healing me again It’s a high It’s a high, a high that nourishes It’s a life with you that touches this It’s a high, so never let it down It’s a high, so never let it down
4.
Rain won’t dampen down today The weather man says fine Love, throw caution to the winds Skies are red tonight I toe the line to see another day This is my time and I will live in it Chains in life won’t hold me back An honest man won’t lie Strong as it’s the weakest link This energy is mine I toe the line to see another day This is my time and I will live in it I toe the line to see another day This is my time and I will live in it
5.
Lost & Alone 02:28
Found myself in bad shape Dug myself a hole Giving up the good fight Then you came along I’ll be lost and alone without you Slave to the throne without you Lost and alone without you Shower me with wishes I’ll be yours tonight Cover me in kisses Tomorrow will be bright The future looks a joy now Your hand is never far Happy by your side girl It’s all I’ll ever need I’ll be lost and alone without you Slave to the throne without you Lost and alone without you I’ll be lost and alone without you Slave to the throne without you Lost and alone without you Slave to the throne without you
6.
After all the highlights The feeling passes by It’s a quick fix stop off On to the next high When you see the struggle You’re always on my side Just take shelter with me Recharge the batteries I can reach beyond the stars All I know is that I’m stronger now Never thought I’d come this far Shatter barriers, I’m stronger now Hoping to leave something To stand the test of time Decorate some memories Way beyond our prime Regardless of reaction It still soothes my mind Life without creation It would close the blinds I can reach beyond the stars All I know is that I’m stronger now Never thought I’d come this far Shatter barriers, I’m stronger now
7.
I met with you the other day I’m lost for words nothing to say Is there something with me and you? I couldn’t look you in the eyes I’m lost for words, I cannot lie Is there something with me and you? And I… don’t know what to do It’s all… something with me and you Shaken just like cherry lemonade You are the sunshine to my shade Is it something with me and you? I think my heart just missed a beat The world just stopped beneath my feet Is it something with me and you? And I… don’t know what to do It’s all… something with me and you And I… don’t know what to do It’s all… something with me and you
8.
I’m only half a life away Live to love Still got to write the end of my days Love your life Son I’ve told you I won’t last forever Just hold on to All the memories together Live to love and love your life Live to love and love your life Giving you all that I never had Live to love Makes me feel wealth in meaningful ways Love your life Son I’ve told you I won’t last forever Just hold on to All the memories together Live to love and love your life Live to love and love your life Live to love and love your life Live to love and love your life
9.
Miracles 04:57
I can see miracles in your eyes Never sadness in your smile I can see purpose in the way you walk Never darkness when you talk Don’t ever change I’m here to stay My beating heart Won’t fade away I placed a picture of you within me A better version that I could be I’ve seen the miracles in your eyes Dancing light in the brightest skies Don’t ever change I’m here to stay My beating heart Won’t fade away
10.
Blues 04:15
Situation caused divide Don’t need this void in our lives I’m not so good at being strong Need you close where you belong My love… you give me everything I want to hold you To take the blues away Work so well as a team Being the norm is not my dream Sorry I’m not like all the rest I know you’ll push me to be my best My love… you give me everything I want to hold you To take the blues away If only for a day Take the blues away If only for a day Take the blues away
11.
Loneliness 03:47
The night creeps up so fast And my eyes hang so low The birds begin to sing As the day is on it’s way It all comes down to The balance in life The balance within you It all comes down to The balance in life The balance within you Had no sleep once again For how long can this last The dawn is on it’s way It’s a long day ahead It all comes down to The balance in life The balance within you It all comes down to The balance in life The balance within you As the loneliness Eats away As the loneliness Steals the day It all comes down to The balance in life The balance within you It all comes down to The balance in life The balance within you
12.
Without a trace You vanished in the half light No one seems to care anymore A place with no face In the moonlight Confusing lines between the law Confounded… who’s in control? Dumbfounded… fools in control Astounded…. get to the polls We’re stranded… Losing control Country losing face Giving up the hard fight Towels are thrown in the ring To the floor A weakened race Selfish in the sunlight Extra time running out Settle the score Confounded… who’s in control? Dumbfounded… fools in control Astounded…. get to the polls We’re stranded… Losing control
13.
Monochrome 02:47
My kind of right My point of view Freedom to speak And so have you Lies after lie And tainted truth Anger alights Will not subdue Save my days from this monochrome Day in day out Colours drain into monochrome Day in day out Others deny And suffocate Supress the just Annihilate Save my days from this monochrome Day in day out Colours drain into monochrome Day in day out The writing’s on the wall The colours drain from the garden The writing’s on the wall The colours drain from the garden Lies after lie Day in day out Monochrome Day in day out
14.
When I see your lonely face It takes time to understand As your mind floats in space And your life is in a distant land Crumbling walls beneath the stains Tears of hope will remain Evolution in reverse Find the god to ease the worst How can we save a world where we remain Open your eyes to see It’s coming around again Race beyond the grave Will it be in vain? Open your eyes to see It’s coming around again Revolutions fall apart Deviation from the plan How did we ever come this far Back to the grindstone for the man How can we save a world where we remain Open your eyes to see It’s coming around again Race beyond the grave Will it be in vain? Open your eyes to see It’s coming around again
15.
Happy Now 03:38
I just want to see you happy now Chasing dreams to the end of our days It’s the journey that keeps us happy now Thoughts aligned to make it real Just let me know You’re happy now! Just let me know You’re happy now! It takes a sign or two To know you’re happy now All I want to know is that you’re happy now… I just want to see you happy now An infectious smile goes a long way It’s the fight that keeps us happy now Face each day with the gloves on Just let me know You’re happy now! Just let me know You’re happy now! It takes a sign or two To know you’re happy now All I want to know is that you’re happy now…
16.
A young man stands and stares at the sea Resembles someone that I used to be Green as the grass, confusing the path you lead Pain and fear fuelling the silent screams Don’t hold the weight around your chest You’re not your father, avoid arrest Lose the past and spread your wings When you see the pieces fit Made in heaven, dream tonight It becomes so black and white A reflection of what I once was Keeping the balance, that’s how to stay free Calm yourself, the genes don’t define you Tomorrow’s a new day, a perfect day to be me Don’t hold the weight around your chest You’re not your father, avoid arrest Lose the past and spread your wings When you see the pieces fit Made in heaven, dream tonight It becomes so black and white Don’t hold the weight around your chest You’re not your father, avoid arrest Lose the past and spread your wings When you see the pieces fit Made in heaven, dream tonight It becomes so black and white

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The Shop Window announce news of their new 16 track double LP Daysdream, out 3rd May via Jangleshop Records. The new record follows on from 2022s A 4 Letter Word.

The band see the double LP as being like two mini albums, a ‘Days’ and a ‘Dream’ record. ‘Days’ is filled with upbeat Janglepop/indiepop and ‘Dream’ with a more melancholic Dreampop/Shoegaze angle to it.

This DIY record has been meticulously written, produced, mixed and mastered by now Wiltshire-based frontman Carl Mann. He recalls ‘I’ve always had a soundscape in my head of how we should sound as a band. I wanted this album to be more honest, fragile and human than our previous LPs. It has been a huge learning curve taking on all aspects of production, but every detail has been considered and I’m incredibly proud of the result. I’ve drawn on my own record collection and the sounds and direction of some of my favourites - The Smiths, Close Lobsters, The Stone Roses, Felt, The High, The Dentists, Cosmic Rough Riders, Teenage Fanclub, Mercury Rev, Spiritualized, Slowdive, Ride, Depeche Mode, The Cure and Asteroid No.4 have all played a tiny part in shaping this epic journey!’

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releases May 3, 2024

Carl Mann - Lead Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion & Programming
Syd Oxlee - Vocals
Paul Reeves - Guitars, Saxophones & Programming
Martin Corder - Bass, Pro One Synth
Phil Elphee - Drums

Kat Mann - Additional backing vocals on Lost & Alone, Blues and Made in Heaven

Produced, Mixed & Mastered by Carl Mann
Artwork - Syd Oxlee
Layout - Syd, Joe James & Darren Stokes

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The Shop Window Maidstone, UK

The Shop Window are a five-strong Janglepop/Indiepop guitar band originally from Maidstone, Kent. Members are now spread across four counties - Kent, Wiltshire, Dorset and Suffolk.

Carl Mann (Vocals/Guitars), Simon 'Syd' Oxlee (Vocals/ Keyboards). Paul Reeves (Guitar, Saxophone and whatever else he can get his hands on), Martin Corder (Bass) and Phil Elphee (Drums).
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