{"product_id":"big-umbrella-fruit-w-cut-artwork","title":"Big Umbrella: Fruit w\/ Cut Artwork","description":"Big Umbrella: Fruit MUSIC AUDIO CD indie alternative rock guitar pop 1992 Racer \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Racer Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1992 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eBig Umbrella: Fruit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOTE: ITEM ARTWORK HAS A CUT CORNER, TYPICAL OF PROMOS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eBig Umbrella: Fruit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eRacer Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1992\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e1004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eCanada\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eRock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eAlternative Rock \/ Indie Rock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBig Umbrella emerged in the early 1990s as a guitar-driven rock outfit centered around Russell and Derek Osiecki, supported by Steve Refling and drummer Eddie Cleland. Their sound blends melodic hooks, jangly guitars and tight rhythmic arrangements typical of independent alternative rock from that period. The band focuses on strong songwriting with clear vocal lines and complementary guitar parts, delivering concise, hook-forward songs. Across live shows and studio recordings they demonstrated a balance of energy and melody that appealed to small-club audiences and alternative radio listeners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruit, released on Racer Records in 1992, collects the band’s energetic and hook-laden material including tracks such as You Know Better and Bleach The Needle. The album balances uptempo rockers with more reflective moments and highlights the musicianship and vocal variety of the group. Recorded for the independent Racer label, Fruit showcases concise arrangements and a band-forward production aesthetic that keeps performances immediate and direct. The record is a solid example of early 90s indie\/alternative rock with an emphasis on melody and guitar interplay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eYOU KNOW BETTER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:02\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eSOMETHING 'BOUT MARY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3:57\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eBIG UMBRELLA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3:34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eADVICE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:35\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eBLEACH THE NEEDLE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:08\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eSELL IT BACK (CAROLINE)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:05\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eTHE WAY OF ALL STORMS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3:37\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eLONG BLUE WORD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:49\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eSKIN AND BONE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:39\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eJOY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3:08\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Racer Records","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51883706941718,"sku":"136746","price":28.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202609151739294108bbfe0ab7ab.jpg?v=1789519227","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/big-umbrella-fruit-w-cut-artwork","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}