{"product_id":"a-certain-smile-a-certain-sadness-749846004024","title":"A Certain Smile, a Certain Sadness","description":"Rocketship's debut album \"A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness\" is like a fizzy cocktail of nostalgia and melancholy, served up with a generous side of dreamy fuzz. From the first shimmering notes of \"I Love You Like the Way That I Used to Do,\" you're transported back to a time when indie pop was still in its infancy, and C86 was more than just a dusty cassette gathering dust in your grandad's attic.\n\nThroughout the album, lead singer\/guitarist Dusty Reske weaves tales of heartbreak and longing, his ethereal vocals floating over a sea of swirling guitars and lush synths. Tracks like \"Kisses Are Always Promises\" and \"Friendship Park\" are bittersweet anthems that will have you reaching for your old mixtapes in search of lost loves and forgotten teenage dreams.\n\nBut it's not all wistful reminiscing on \"A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness.\" Rocketship injects a healthy dose of energy and urgency into tracks like \"Hey Hey Girl\" and \"Carrie Cooksey,\" proving that they're more than just a mere retro revival act. With its jangly guitars, catchy melodies, and heartfelt lyrics, this album is a must-listen for anyone who's ever danced alone in their bedroom or cried in the rain.\n\nIn conclusion, \"A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness\" is a timeless gem that deserves a place on your record shelf next to your favourite Sarah Records releases. Rocketship may not have achieved mainstream success, but their music will always hold a special place in the hearts of indie pop aficionados everywhere. Cheers to that!","brand":"Vinyl Castle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56387000500555,"sku":"CD126314","price":11.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/2349\/9083\/files\/0749846004024.jpg?v=1777410074","url":"https:\/\/vinylcastle.com\/products\/a-certain-smile-a-certain-sadness-749846004024","provider":"Vinyl Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}