{"product_id":"houston-calls-a-collection-of-short-stories","title":"Houston Calls - A Collection of Short Stories [Multicolor]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eBreak out the wristbands and crank up the nostalgia—\u003cem data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eA Collection of Short Stories\u003c\/em\u003e by Houston Calls is back on wax, and it's never looked better. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this pop-punk gem gets a well-deserved second pressing on eye-catching multicolor vinyl, courtesy of the ever-iconic Drive-Thru Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eOriginally released in the golden era of mid-2000s emo and pop-punk, the album is a tight, energetic ride through youthful longing, late-night drives, and emotional crescendos. Tracks like “Sunrise, Sunset” and “Exit, Emergency” mix synth-driven hooks with earnest vocals and polished guitar work, while “Bob and Bonnie” brings all the melodrama you'd want from a song named after two tragic lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eWhat made \u003cem data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eA Collection of Short Stories\u003c\/em\u003e special then—and still does now—is its ability to marry sincerity with catchiness. Houston Calls were never just chasing a trend; they had their own spin on the scene, with bright keys, sharp songwriting, and choruses that beg for a singalong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1330\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis reissue is more than just a throwback—it's a reminder of a time when pop-punk wore its heart on its sleeve. If you're looking to revisit your scene kid roots or just appreciate a well-crafted debut, this multicolor edition is calling your name.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54211777495369,"sku":"684514448352","price":0.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/7329\/9785\/files\/4458237-3449413.jpg?v=1776397733","url":"https:\/\/vintagespinvinyl.com\/products\/houston-calls-a-collection-of-short-stories","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}