{"product_id":"ilyas-ahmed-closer-to-stranger","title":"Ilyas Ahmed - Closer To Stranger (LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCloser To Stranger\u003c\/em\u003e finds Ilyas Ahmed weaving together delicate threads of rock, folk, and dream-pop into a warm, inviting tapestry. Returning to MIE Music and joined by Jonathan Sielaff of Golden Retriever on select tracks, Ahmed brings an intimate singer-songwriter charm that nods to influences like Mark Hollis while drawing from his own unique background and experimental sensibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2018 release envelops the listener with its shimmering, hypnosis-inducing soundscapes—ranging from bluesy refrains to abstract, murky explorations—anchored by Ahmed's gentle vocals and an array of guitars, keys, and found percussion. The album's honest, exposed production creates an atmosphere reminiscent of a cozy DIY show, offering a deeply personal listening experience for fans of genre-blurring folk and adventurous songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(209, 72, 65);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling Time Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e ** Please allow an additional 4-5 business days for this item's shipment. **\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: MIE Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Rock, Folk, World, \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Date: 01\/26\/2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember, for our lowest prices, always order directly from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(184, 49, 47);\"\u003e Joco Records\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA1. Meditation On The Split Self\u003cbr\u003eA2. False Front\u003cbr\u003eA3. Passing Lines\u003cbr\u003eA4. Zero For Below\u003cbr\u003eA5. Fever Pitch\u003cbr\u003eB1. Cancel To Reveal\u003cbr\u003eB2. Untitled #1\u003cbr\u003eB3. Sleepwalker\u003cbr\u003eB4. Untitled #2\u003cbr\u003eB5. Furtherness\u003cbr\u003eB6. Two Steps Away\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ilyas Ahmed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47741291462874,"sku":"K5XGC1-T8OO-AO","price":23.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/3284\/4187\/files\/ilyas-ahmed-closer-to-stranger-lp-6939569.jpg?v=1780641728","url":"https:\/\/jocorecords.com\/products\/ilyas-ahmed-closer-to-stranger","provider":"Joco Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}