Name: Champ – 10th Anniversary Reissue
Brand: Tokyo Police Club

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MI0157LPX

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Colour

Colour details

Red / White Splatter

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

With Bonus 7"

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-03-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5056340102244

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / red

Artist

Tokyo Police Club

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Memphis Industries

Memphis Industries is a British independent record label based in North London. Established in 1998 by the brothers Ollie Jacob and Matt Jacob, it has become a prominent player in the music industry. With their first release being Blue States' Forever EP, Memphis Industries quickly made a name for itself as a platform for talented artists.

Over the years, Memphis Industries has nurtured and supported numerous *artists* who have gone on to achieve great success. The label prides itself on its diverse roster, spanning various genres including indie rock, electronic, and folk. Their commitment to quality music has earned them an esteemed reputation among both fans and critics alike.

With an impressive catalog of releases under their belt, Memphis Industries continues to discover and promote emerging talent from around the world. Their passion for music shines through in every release they put out, making them a go-to destination for music lovers looking for something fresh and exciting.

Tokyo Police Club is a Canadian indie rock band hailing from Newmarket, Ontario. Formed in 2005, the band consists of Greg Alsop on drums and percussion, Josh Hook on guitar and percussion, Dave Monks on vocals and bass, and Graham Wright on keyboards and vocals.
With their unique blend of indie rock sound, Tokyo Police Club has gained a loyal following since their inception. Their energetic performances and catchy melodies have captivated audiences worldwide.
Known for their dynamic live shows and infectious songs, Tokyo Police Club continues to push boundaries in the indie rock scene. Their music resonates with fans who appreciate their raw talent and honest lyrics. Don't miss out on experiencing the electrifying energy of Tokyo Police Club!

The idea that you never get a second chance to make a first impression—that’s only partly true. But when you’ve made as strong an impression as Tokyo Police Club did with their first record and a half—2007’s Lesson in Crime EP and 2008’s Elephant Shell—it can be sneakily difficult to change the narrative, especially if the narrative has been good to you so far. But in deference to and celebration of its tenth birthday—that’s at least 50 in rock years—it is time to re-celebrate and re-examine Champ, the Canadian band’s fantastic-yet-underserved sophomore album.

Champ is something of a lost classic of new-millennium indie-pop and deserves to be hoisted to the special place in your collection—physically or mentally—that you keep the good stuff. Boots of Danger, the single, is every bit as catchy as the Strokes’ Last Nite, though it trades New York cool for youthful Ontario exuberance. And it’s not just the hits that drive Champ: Its bench is deep, from the insistent, twitchily bouncer Big Difference to the sombre sorta-ballad Hands Reversed, which could be a cousin to the best Walkmen songs.

Champ is reissued on limited edition red and white splatter vinyl with an accompanying bonus 7” comprising two unreleased tracks, Hundred Dollar Day and Bambi (Acoustic).