{"product_id":"hum-youd-prefer-an-astronaut-1","title":"Hum - You'd Prefer An Astronaut","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eDreamy, dense, and devastatingly good – Hum’s “You’d Prefer An Astronaut” is a ‘90s alt-rock landmark that never lost its gravity. From the explosive “Stars” to the haunting drift of “Songs of Farewell and Departure,” this album blends shoegaze textures with post-hardcore weight in all the right ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eReleased in 1995, this record cemented Hum’s status as cult legends, balancing crushing guitars with moody, interstellar atmospheres. “The Pod” lurches and soars, while “I Hate It Too” aches with longing under layers of fuzz and feedback. Their sound is big – like stadium-filling big – but never bloated. Every note feels deliberate, every lyric like a coded message from space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eThis CD edition comes housed in a standard jewel case with the original insert, featuring full lyrics and credits. It’s nine tracks of pure sonic intensity, with standout moments like “Why I Like the Robins” and “I’d Like Your Hair Long” adding even more depth to the album’s cosmic swirl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1345\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e“You’d Prefer An Astronaut” doesn’t ask for attention – it commands it. Whether you’re diving in for the first time or finally upgrading your worn-out copy, this is a must-have for fans of heavy melodies and introspective noise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50397217259825,"sku":"644110506924","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2026\/7313\/files\/4241879-3031396.jpg?v=1733275377","url":"https:\/\/vinyl.com\/products\/hum-youd-prefer-an-astronaut-1","provider":"Vinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}