{"product_id":"big-special-national-average-orange-yellow-marble-1","title":"Big Special - National Average [Orange and Yellow Marbled Vinyl]","description":"Immerse yourself in the raw and revealing world of National Average, Big Special's straightforward sophomore album.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this 2025 release, Big Special pours its signature blend of caustic wit and deep storytelling into the grooves of vibrant orange and yellow marbled vinyl. Through the prism of rock's last decade, it captures the band's thoughts on their hectic journey across the country. This collection of songs powerfully bears witness to the trials and transformations that shaped them, each track imbued with the ever-relevant thoughts that run through their collective consciousness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect the unexpected with Big Special, as they wield their distinctive flair to balance the weight of themes with a dollop of the darkest humor. The album begins with a burst of ambition that injects confidence – and perhaps a touch of dirt, as Hicklin notes – before shifting to a more reflective tone. As the band chronicles personal and collective change, it achieves a nuance in its emotional tapestry that exceeds its earlier efforts, allowing darker themes to shimmer with unvarnished honesty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor collectors, this playful and poignant release is more than just an album; it’s a statement of Big Special’s evolving art. Celebrated on visually striking marbled vinyl, National Average is destined for a pride of place in any discerning music lover's collection. May this release remind you that while darkness may loom, humor and humanity can always light the way.","brand":"Vinylestore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67910309150797,"sku":"822166002885","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/9131\/7325\/files\/Big_Special-National_Average_Orange_Yellow_Marble.jpg?v=1794005578","url":"https:\/\/vinylestore.shop\/products\/big-special-national-average-orange-yellow-marble-1","provider":"Vinylestore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}