{"product_id":"pre-order-thought-leadership-iv-of-cups","title":"Thought Leadership - IV Of Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deservedly hyped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThought Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e returns with another X ideas: the deck this time chooses the suit of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCups\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This new collection is closer to the post-punk tonality of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePentacles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, than the breezy Balearic jazz of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwords\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Gone are the brushed drum samples and airy synths and in their place are BIG guitars, 808 thumps and a decidedly more prominent use of bass as a melodic device. As the suit of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCups\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reflects the emotional heart of the Tarot, presented within are a further ten pieces, this time displaying the full range and fervor of Thought Leadership. Originally out on cassette only, Be With presents the first ever vinyl issue. It's a hideously limited pressing of 300 for the world, so don't sleep on this. Side A explores the emotional levels of consciousness; angst, joy, love, sorrow, relief, regret -- they are all represented across the first seven tracks, and often within the same piece. Side B again takes the listener on a trip through three long-form semi-improvised pieces. Unadulterated aural nostalgia for hours spent with a PS1 in haze of hash. Beautifully dreamy, undeniably soundtrack-y, and arguably the most concise distillation so far of everything this project stands for; drum machines, guitars, pedals, one-take improvised solos. The first ever vinyl release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eIV Of Cups\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been carefully remastered by Be With's engineer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimon Francis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure it sounds better than ever after its initial tape release. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCicely Balston\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's expert skills have made sure nothing is lost in the cut at Abbey Road Studios whilst the records have been pressed to the highest possible standard at Record Industry, in Holland. The original tape cover artwork, so crucial to Thought Leadership's striking visual aesthetic, has been rejigged for vinyl issue here at Be With.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45690753908932,"sku":"4251804188159","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/5586\/9636\/files\/BEWITH195LP_CU.jpg?v=1768754311","url":"https:\/\/shop.strictlydiscs.com\/products\/pre-order-thought-leadership-iv-of-cups","provider":"Strictly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}