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Thank You Scientist – Stranger Heads Prevail (2016) NM/NM 2xLP Blue Vinyl - Prog Rock Fusion Masterpiece

This is a Near Mint (NM/NM) condition copy of “Stranger Heads Prevail”, the critically acclaimed second studio album by progressive rock band Thank You Scientist. Released on July 29, 2016, by Evil Ink Records, this limited-edition double LP is pressed on blue vinyl and comes in a stunning gatefold cover. With intricate arrangements blending jazz, rock, and prog, this album is an essential piece for fans of genre-defying music.

Item Details:

•Artist: Thank You Scientist

•Title: Stranger Heads Prevail

•Label: Evil Ink Records – EI209V

•Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Blue Vinyl

•Country: US

•Released: July 29, 2016

•Genre: Jazz, Rock

•Style: Progressive Rock

Tracklist:

Side A

1.Prologue: A Faint Applause (2:02)

2.The Somnambulist (5:32)

3.Caverns (7:06)

Side B

1.Mr. Invisible (7:35)

2.A Wolf In Cheap Clothing (6:43)

3.Blue Automatic (5:40)

Side C

1.Need More Input (7:46)

2.Rube Goldberg Variations (8:53)

Side D

1.Psychopomp (9:26)

2.The Amateur Arsonist’s Handbook (6:04)

3.Epilogue: …And the Clever Depart (1:06)

Notes:

•Pressed on blue vinyl in a limited edition.

•Comes in a deluxe gatefold cover with stunning artwork.

•Includes a download voucher for a digital copy of the album.

•Engineered and mixed by Mike Ferretti, with string arrangements by band member Tom Monda.

•Mastered at Nashville Record Productions and pressed by United Record Pressing.

•Barcode: 881034113917

Condition:

•Vinyl: NM – Flawless, glossy blue vinyl with no visible marks or scratches.

•Sleeve: NM – Gatefold sleeve is in pristine condition with vibrant artwork and sharp edges.

Collector’s Note:

“Stranger Heads Prevail” is a genre-bending masterpiece that showcases Thank You Scientist’s ability to blend complex prog rock arrangements with jazz and pop sensibilities. Tracks like “Mr. Invisible” and “Need More Input” highlight the band’s technical brilliance and unique sound. This limited-edition blue vinyl pressing is a must-have for collectors and audiophiles alike.

Shipping Details:

1.Packaging: Vinyl will be removed from the gatefold sleeve and placed in a protective sleeve to prevent seam splits.

2.Professional Handling: Packed securely in a professional-grade LP mailer for safe transit.

3.White Glove Care: Handled with meticulous care to ensure pristine delivery.

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