{"product_id":"5030463664902","title":"BIG TRUCK – MIDDAY AT THE MIDDLEWAY - CD •","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC: 5030463664902 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: MARSHALL AMPLIFICATION \u003cbr\u003eFormat: CD\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: August 28, 2026\u003cbr\u003eIn stock items ship within 48 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Truck is the sound of Laurie Vincent stepping into a different light. Known for the raw intensity of SOFT PLAY, here he trades abrasion for atmosphere – crafting songs that move between indie-pop melody, cinematic sweep, and offbeat charm. Formed alongside longtime friend Sam Coppins and a tight-knit group of players, the band feels both instinctive and expansive. Their music blends jangled hooks reminiscent of The Cure and The Smiths with richer, widescreen textures, all anchored by lyrics that are candid, wry, and deeply human – balancing life’s small joys with its inevitable lows. Big Truck’s debut Midday at the Middleway is immediate and unpolished in the best way. It’s an album about acceptance of mistakes, of contradictions, of the messy middle ground, and the quiet confidence that comes with it.\u003cbr\u003e*Song\/Album Blurb (500 characters max):\u003cbr\u003eRecorded in just four days of vibrantly immediate sessions at Marshall Studio, ‘Midday at the Middleway’ lives up to its potential. Laurie’s abstract pop songwriting is informed by a wealth of scattergun influences: The Cure, The Smiths, The War On Drugs, Sam Fender, The Breeders and Joeyfat. It is heightened by his bandmates talents – Sam’s jazz-tinged drumming, Asa’s background as a metal guitarist, and keyboardist Justin’s stellar R\u0026amp;B and soul musicianship. The final engaging touch is Laurie’s lyrics. Sometimes confessional, sometimes witty, sometimes philosophical and sometimes just plain matter-of-fact: they provide a yin-and-yang pull between appreciating what’s good in life and accepting that things can be a bit shit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sun-kissed Rhodes-heavy grooves of ‘Rebounder’ are joyously infectious and soulful, while Laurie’s stream-of-consciousness lyrics exalt all of the things that make life worth living – even if they’re tempered with the ying-and-yang realisation that someone else’s carelessness can always put a downer on the brightest of days. And how often have you heard a song that references stimulating the lymphatic system?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Collided’ is a standout moment from the upcoming album. It’s a waltz-like post-punk groove, with a seasick wooziness that’s countered by irresistible melodic streak and alluring contributions from each band member: flourishes of Hammond organ, jazz-tinged drum patterns, and fluid lead guitar. Laurie Vincent’s voice possesses a tense urgency as he expresses an emotional unfurling that flows from claustrophobia to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in the back of a tour van, ‘Central Reservation Blues’ captures the tension between life on the road and what gets left behind. Reflecting on missed family moments, it unfolds as both an apology and a moment of self-questioning. Melancholic yet honest, it blends indie textures with raw emotion, nodding to influences like The Cure and The Smiths, and marks a turning point in the artist’s journey toward change and self-awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACK LIST:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel Me...?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral Reservation Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyester Vibrations (and the Handstand Currency)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurf The Suffering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead So Full (algae riddim)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRebounder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDress For All Weathers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterlude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavensent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep On Trucking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"MARSHALL AMPLIFICATION","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":44519121518691,"sku":"5030463664902","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2553\/7123\/files\/image_2df3caf4-4eff-48ca-8059-dcc567d5ffd4.jpg?v=1787808097","url":"https:\/\/lunchboxrecords.com\/products\/5030463664902","provider":"Lunchbox Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}