{"product_id":"national-health-of-queues-cures","title":"National Health - Of Queues \u0026 Cures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is a RECORD STORE DAY 2026 title and not available to pre-order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable to buy \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003ein-store\u003c\/span\u003e from \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e8am\u003c\/span\u003e on \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eSaturday\u003c\/span\u003e, 18\/04\/2026 (Record Store Day).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemaining copies will be available to buy \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eonline\u003c\/span\u003e from \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e8pm\u003c\/span\u003e on \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eMonday \u003c\/span\u003e20\/04\/2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst-ever vinyl reissue • Half-speed mastered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf Queues and Cures, National Health’s remarkable second album, is presented for the first time ever as a half-speed mastered vinyl edition, offering an unparalleled listening experience that reveals new depth and detail in every note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cornerstone of the Canterbury scene, the album stands as one of its most adventurous and quintessential works — a dazzling display of wit, complexity, and musical interplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the success of last year’s Record Store Day release of their eponymous debut National Health, this long-awaited reissue celebrates the band’s singular creativity and enduring influence in progressive music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the group’s distinctive fusion of jazz sophistication and progressive experimentation, Of Queues and Cures captures National Health at the peak of their creative powers - The album overflows with inventiveness, sly humour, and dazzling musicianship, unfolding through intricate yet beautifully structured compositions that showcase the band’s unmatched interplay - Each track unveils a different atmosphere — complex yet melodic, daring yet elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDave Stewart, Phil Miller, and John Greaves deliver performances of exceptional nuance, anchored by Pip Pyle’s thunderous drumming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album also features inspired contributions from Canterbury stalwarts Jimmy Hastings and Peter Blegvad, enriching its sonic palette even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf Queues and Cures remains a jewel of the Canterbury sound — a record that continues to mesmerize and inspire open-minded listeners nearly five decades after its release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new half-speed master edition allows the album’s brilliance to shine as never before, reaffirming its place among the great works of progressive music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHARLY RECORDS","offers":[{"title":"RSD 2026 Black Half Speed Mastered Vinyl","offer_id":53358158610759,"sku":"TRI-70604","price":31.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9779\/5655\/files\/81f0cd22229c4cf54427ebeb88dc1f88.jpg?v=1771432098","url":"https:\/\/towerrecords.ie\/products\/national-health-of-queues-cures","provider":"Tower Records Dublin Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}