{"product_id":"sunny-war-armageddon-in-a-summer-dress-indie-exclusive-cd","title":"SUNNY WAR - Armageddon In A Summer Dress (Indie Exclusive) [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: CD\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: CDNW6599IE\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 607396659906\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 21 Feb 2025\u003cbr\u003eGenre: \u003cspan\u003eFolk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunny War, also known as Sydney Ward, found inspiration for her latest album Armageddon In A Summer Dress while living in her late father’s 100-year-old house in Chattanooga, TN. She initially thought the house was haunted. Eerie sounds and visions led her to write the song “Ghosts.” However, she later discovered that hallucinations were caused by gas leaks, shifting her understanding of those experiences but not her artistic focus. Armageddon In A Summer Dress explores themes of memory, loss, and the ghosts of past selves. After the success of her 2022 album, Anarchist Gospel, Sunny spent more time touring with artists like Bonnie Raitt and Mitski. To avoid falling back into past struggles with alcohol, she channeled her energy into music, crafting intricate demos and experimenting with sound. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis process involved shifting from acoustic to electric guitar, aiming for a fuller band sound. Tracks like “One Way Train” and “No One Calls Me Baby” highlight her blend of punk and roots influences, emphasizing the rebellious spirit shared by both genres. A notable collaboration on the album is with Steve Ignorant from Crass, whose participation in “Walking Contradiction” reflects Sunny’s admiration for the band and its critique of modern society. Armageddon in a Summer Dress serves as a reflection on identity and choices, balancing heavy themes with empowerment. Sunny War encourages listeners to live authentically and resist societal pressures. Committed to continual growth, she sees every performance and song as an opportunity for exploration. Through her music, Sunny War captures the complexities of life, loss, and the transformative power of creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01 One Way Train\u003cbr\u003e02 Bad Times\u003cbr\u003e03 Rise\u003cbr\u003e04 Ghosts\u003cbr\u003e05 Walking Contradiction (Feat. Steve Ignorant)\u003cbr\u003e06 Cry Baby (Feat. Valerie June)\u003cbr\u003e07 No One Calls Me Baby\u003cbr\u003e08 Scornful Heart (Feat. Tre Burt)\u003cbr\u003e09 Gone Again (Feat. John Doe)\u003cbr\u003e10 Lay Your Body\u003cbr\u003e11 Debbie Downer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEW WEST RECORDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44604872687772,"sku":"CDNW6599IE","price":12.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/SunnyWar-ArmageddonInASummerDress-CDNW6599-607396659920-FL_ee68d6e8-35df-4c38-9c90-9a6d913927ed.jpg?v=1732192931","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/sunny-war-armageddon-in-a-summer-dress-indie-exclusive-cd","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}