Shack T-Shirt
COLOR: BLACK
PICTURE SIZE: A3
T-SHIRT MODEL: Stanley / Stella Rocker (Man/Unisex) Stanley / Stella Jazzer (Woman)
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Green Slime presents Shack Waterpistol high quality black T-Shirt.
Waterpistol is the sophomore album by British alt-rock band Shack. Though it was initially recorded in 1991, its release faced significant setbacks after a fire at the studio destroyed the original master tapes. In the time between finishing the album and its eventual release, the band disbanded.
We have used the typography of his fable sessions album and added an original psychedelic typography with pistol shape.
Limited edition 25 handnumbered copies only!
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28,00€
The story behind Waterpistol stands as one of the most intricate and unforgettable in indie pop history. Its journey to release is the stuff of legend.
The album was originally recorded in 1991, but disaster struck when the studio where it was stored went up in flames, destroying the master tapes. Fortunately, producer Chris Allison had the foresight to create a backup copy on DAT just before heading off on vacation to the U.S. However, unaware of the fire, Allison accidentally left the DAT in his rental car upon arriving in the States. In a stroke of luck, he was able to retrieve it with the help of the car rental company. Yet, despite salvaging the music, Waterpistol remained in limbo—Shack’s record label had folded, and the band had disbanded. It wasn’t until 1995, when German label Marina Records stepped in, that the album finally saw the light of day.
Musically, Waterpistol blends delicate, acoustic textures with the jangly, shimmering pop style reminiscent of the Stone Roses’ early work. Michael Head’s lyrics walk a fine line between wistfulness and introspection, often carrying a melancholic but not overly somber tone. Tracks like the breezy "Mood of the Morning" and the heartfelt ballads "Undecided" and "London Town" stand out, showcasing Head’s songwriting at its peak, surpassing even his previous work with the Pale Fountains.
Though the album’s initial shelving coincided with Head’s personal struggles, including his brief spiral into drug use and depression, Waterpistol has since gained a reputation as one of those rare "lost" gems that fully lives up to its mystique. Some might even argue that it surpasses Shack's later, more acclaimed H.M.S. Fable.