SCHOOLKIDS RECORDS Archaeological Dig - Volume 1 (Mint Green Vinyl)

Marty Willson-Piper is an English guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known as a longtime member of the Australian band The Church (1980–2013). With a career spanning over 45 years, he has contributed to a wide range of musical projects, including his solo work, collaborations with All About Eve and The Saints, and his own band, Noctorum. In 2025, Willson-Piper launched "Archaeological Dig - Volume 1", the first in a planned trilogy of releases where he re-records over 30 songs from his extensive catalog. This re-imagined collection features ten songs from different time periods, played with strings, acoustics, piano, and keyboards while still incorporating bass, drums, and multi-layered vocals. The album revisits material from his solo career—including selections from "In Reflection" (1987), which also received a Record Store Day 2025 reissue, and "Art Attack" (1988)—as well as songs from his tenure with The Church, drawing from landmark albums like "Heyday" (1985) and "Starfish" (1988). Included in Volume 1 are fan favorites like "Tristesse", originally featured on Heyday (1985), and "Spark" from the platinum-selling "Starfish" (1988). These songs highlight the diversity of Willson-Piper’s catalog and showcase his evocative songwriting and signature guitar work. Adding to the album’s distinctive presentation, the cover art for "Archaeological Dig" features a themed sci-fi illustration, with each of the three volumes depicting Willson-Piper in a different setting alongside UFOs. Blending psychedelic rock, folk, and alternative influences, Willson-Piper’s music remains deeply atmospheric and introspective. Beyond his recording career, he is also an avid vinyl collector, music historian, and passionate champion of independent artistry. Product Details Artist: MARTY WILLSON-PIPER Title: Archaeological Dig - Volume 1 (Mint Green Vinyl) Catalogue Number: LP-SMR-090C Barcode: 634457202474 Label: SCHOOLKIDS RECORDS Tracklisting A1. Tristesse A2. Chromium A3. Water A4. Velvet Fuselage A5. To Where I Am Now B1. Luscious Ghost B2. Melody Of The Rain B3. Scandinavian Stare B4. After Eight B5. Spark