Shames Songs of Praise on gold color vinyl LP delivers the raw, confrontational energy that defined the bands breakout. The London five-pieceCharlie Steen, Sean Coyle-Smith, Eddie Green, John Finerty, and Charlie Forbesbuilt their identity on DIY ethos and a razor-sharp post-punk bite. NPRs Bob Boilen noted that Shame seemed to mean what they played more than any other band at SXSW, a sentiment that rings true across this Dead Oceans debut. From the seething opener Dust On Trial to the fevered closer Angie, Songs of Praise fuses grit with sly humor into a compact, ferocious statement.

This pressings gold color finish makes it a standout for collectors, pairing striking aesthetics with the albums kinetic, angular energy. Its an essential addition for fans of sharp riffs, relentless drums, and songs that push back against the everyday.

Tracklist

• Side A: Dust On Trial; Concrete; One Rizla; The Lick; Tasteless
• Side B: Donk; Gold Hole; Friction; Lampoon; Angie