So yesterday (26/2/16 if you catch this post late) I went to see Creeper in Peterborough. The drive was absolutely horrendous due to road closures, and at one point I had nearly convinced myself to just turn the car around and call it a bad job done. But I'm definitely glad I persevered driving down back roads I didn't know looking for diversions that weren't there as they were incredible. For those that follow Creeper, this is their first headline run and it was a special affair for sure. I managed to grab a couple of minutes with Will, and he was lovely as always. It's also the first time in a long time that I've walked up to a merch stand and spunked all the money I had in my pocket without hesitation. I could've bought more for sure, but here's what I ended up with.
To kick things off I bought a Callous Heart back patch. I've wanted one of these since The Honeymoon Suite video landed, and I can't wait to get this on the back of a jacket. I had to photograph this on my kitchen worktop as the purple just wasn't coming through and it looked odd.
And back to the horrific lighting in the living room. This is a small enamel pin with the same logo.Although my camera hasn't done it justice, this thing crams in a lot of detail in a small space.
Next up, I picked up a copy of their newest EP 'The Stranger'. It came out a week before I saw them, but I assumed they would have them for sale there so held off. I've heard that 750 (all on White) were pressed, but Discogs appears to say 500. I know 500 of The Callous Heart were pressed, and I'm fairly sure that's all sold out now, so bumping up the number would make sense but I'm not sure? The artwork on this is great, and works with the previous EP, with the Callous Heart making an appearance in the top right corner too.
The Stranger as a character is a creepy looking guy right? Apparently he's based on Tick Tock from Peter Pan, and acts as another chapter in the story told within the EP's.
Sticker on the shrink, much in a similar fashion to the one found on The Callous Heart. Sadly, much like that EP there is also no download code or lyrics sheet/ insert. Last time, I emailed Roadrunner about a download code and they were super nice about the whole thing so I'll give that another go. Apparently if you order direct from them they send you a link?
Lastly, I bought a shirt. I already have a Creeper shirt from before the debut EP saw a vinyl release, but this was too good to pass off. And if I didn't need more convincing, it worked out that you saved a little money buying a combo of the shirt/enamel pin/EP too. I love the Creeper font for a start, but the back print is something else.
This is about as creepy as this band have been with their merch, and this character is a great way to make that happen. I wish I knew who was responsible for this art, and maybe they designed the other tour shirt too? I like how it kind of has a children's book kind of feel to it, and almost reminds me of the Art of Drowning in part. I'm just really glad I bought this. I'm glad I bought all of it. I'm glad I got to see one of the best bands in the UK doing their thing.
Obligatory mushy photo of everything in one go.
Cheers!
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