{"product_id":"necessary-fictions","title":"Necessary Fictions","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eGoGo Penguin – \u003cem data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eNecessary Fictions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"190\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eThe boundary-pushing new album from the acclaimed Manchester trio\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eGoGo Penguin—pianist Chris Illingworth, bassist Nick Blacka, and drummer Jon Scott—return with \u003cem data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eNecessary Fictions\u003c\/em\u003e, a bold new chapter in their evolution. Known for their genre-blurring blend of jazz, classical, and electronic music, this album sees the trio expanding their sonic palette with modular synthesizers and first-time guest collaborations.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eThe record features the debut of vocals on a GoGo Penguin track (“Forgive the Damages” with Daudi Matsiko) and contributions from the Manchester Collective, led by violinist Rakhi Singh. \u003cem data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eNecessary Fictions\u003c\/em\u003e is a confident, exploratory release that showcases a band willing to evolve while staying deeply connected to their core identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD\u003cbr data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"984\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard jewel case with booklet\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eTracklisting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003e 1. Umbra – GoGo Penguin (3:12)\u003cbr data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e 2. Fallowfield Loops – GoGo Penguin (4:44)\u003cbr data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003e 3. Forgive the Damages – GoGo Penguin feat. Daudi Matsiko (4:10)\u003cbr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e 4. What We Are and What We Are Meant to Be – GoGo Penguin (5:37)\u003cbr data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e 5. Background Hiss Reminds Me of Rain – GoGo Penguin (1:40)\u003cbr data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e 6. The Turn Within – GoGo Penguin (5:48)\u003cbr data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e 7. Living Bricks in Dead Mortar – GoGo Penguin (2:52)\u003cbr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e 8. Naga Ghost – GoGo Penguin (5:24)\u003cbr data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003e 9. Luminous Giants – GoGo Penguin feat. Rakhi Singh and Manchester Collective (5:09)\u003cbr data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e 10. Float (Loi Krathong, 2003) – GoGo Penguin (2:33)\u003cbr data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e 11. State of Flux – GoGo Penguin feat. Manchester Collective (4:28)\u003cbr data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e 12. Silence Speaks – GoGo Penguin (3:09)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 06\/20\/2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GoGo Penguin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48952949899497,"sku":"22BSSW-HD35-RC","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3523\/8633\/files\/gogo-penguin-necessary-fictions_Qhum8.jpg?v=1755490115","url":"https:\/\/www.vibinvinyl.com\/products\/necessary-fictions","provider":"Vibin' Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}