{"product_id":"big-special-national-average-orange-yellow-marble-1","title":"Big Special - National Average [Orange \u0026 Yellow Marble]","description":"Step into the raw and revealing world of National Average, Big Special's unabashed second album.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this 2025 release, Big Special pours their signature brew of caustic wit and profound storytelling into the grooves of vibrant Orange \u0026amp; Yellow Marble vinyl. Through the lens of rock's latest decade, it captures the band's reflections on their whirlwind journey across the nation. This collection of songs serves as a powerful testament to the trials and transformations that have shaped them, with each track laced with the ever-relatable insights that ripple through their collective conscience.\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 spoonful of the blackest humor. The album starts with a burst of ambition that injects confidence-and perhaps a touch of sleaze, as Hicklin notes-before shifting into a more reflective tone. As the band chronicles both personal and collective change, they achieve a nuance in their emotional tapestry that surpasses their debut efforts, allowing the darker themes to glimmer with unapologetic honesty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor collectors, this playful yet poignant release is more than a mere album; it's a declaration of Big Special's evolving artistry. Celebrated on a visually striking marble vinyl, National Average is poised for a place of pride in any discerning music lover's collection. Let this release remind you that while darkness may hover, humor and humanity can still illuminate the path.","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51821178782001,"sku":"822166002885","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2026\/7313\/files\/Big_Special-National_Average_Orange_Yellow_Marble.jpg?v=1779715374","url":"https:\/\/vinyl.com\/products\/big-special-national-average-orange-yellow-marble-1","provider":"Vinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}