Name: Thunder, Lightning, Strike
Brand: The Go! Team

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MI040LPB

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-06-02

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PIAS

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5056340105979

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Black LP

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2020-05-27

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Artist

The Go! Team

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

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Memphis Industries

Memphis Industries is a British independent record label based in North London. Established in 1998 by the brothers Ollie Jacob and Matt Jacob, it has become a prominent player in the music industry. With their first release being Blue States' Forever EP, Memphis Industries quickly made a name for itself as a platform for talented artists.

Over the years, Memphis Industries has nurtured and supported numerous *artists* who have gone on to achieve great success. The label prides itself on its diverse roster, spanning various genres including indie rock, electronic, and folk. Their commitment to quality music has earned them an esteemed reputation among both fans and critics alike.

With an impressive catalog of releases under their belt, Memphis Industries continues to discover and promote emerging talent from around the world. Their passion for music shines through in every release they put out, making them a go-to destination for music lovers looking for something fresh and exciting.

The Go! Team is an indie rock/garage rock band hailing from Brighton, England. Formed in 2000, they have been captivating audiences with their unique sound and energetic performances.
With a blend of various musical genres including indie rock, garage rock, and hip-hop, The Go! Team has created a distinctive style that sets them apart from other bands. Their music is characterized by catchy melodies, infectious beats, and a vibrant energy that never fails to get the crowd moving.
Over the years, The Go! Team has released several critically acclaimed albums and gained a loyal fan base around the world. Their live shows are known for their high-octane performances and interactive stage presence.

The first and solo practitioners of cheerleader punk. The Go! Team's Thunder, Lightning, Strike is an explosion of colour and energy that evokes images of high school sports meets, inner-city summer days and the liberty of youth.

The six-piece’s maximalist sound, with its two drums, choral chants, air-raid siren guitars, record-scratching and strong overriding melodies made the album impossible to ignore upon release in 2004. Recorded in the basement of Ian Parton’s parent’s house, the album maintains its scratchy, DIY aesthetic despite its vastly ambitious scale.

Garage rock, old-school hip-hop, double dutch chanting, carnival marching and Vince Guaraldo's pianos can all be heard on the album, that never stops whipping up a storm. Mostly remembered for its cheerleading singles, Ladyflash, The Power Is On and Huddle Formation, we also get to experience other elements of youthful innocence.

Get It Together’s melody is reminiscent of computer game soundtracks. Both Hold Yr Terror Close and Feelgood By Numbers are taken straight from the Charlie Brown songbook, the former sung by Angela Won-Yin Mak with all the sweet tenderness of a nervous child singing in front of her classmates. Bottle Rocket blends the “2, 4, 6, 8, 10” drill cry with Sugarhill Gang rapping. And try to keep a dry eye on their instrumental sign off, Everyone’s A VIP To Someone (the title alone has me welling up), as the sun sets on what is an infectiously charming and overflowing celebration of juvenescence.

Thunder, Lightning, Strike

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