Shopping - Consumer Complaints

Consumer Complaints is the 2013 debut studio album by the English post-punk band Shopping. The album is recognized for its angular guitar work, driving basslines, and politically charged lyrics. It helped establish the trio as a prominent act in the UK's DIY post-punk revival scene.

The lyrics on Consumer Complaints focus heavily on anti-capitalism, queer identity, and political frustrations. The band uses the concept of consumer complaints as a metaphor for resisting the commodification of everyday life. It is a rallying cry against the oppressive aspects of modern society and commercialism.

The English post-punk band Shopping consists of members Rachel Aggs, Billy Easter, and Andrew M. Rachel Aggs is notably recognized for her distinct, angular guitar style, having also played in other indie bands like Trash Kit. Together, they crafted the raw, dance-punk sound of this 2013 debut.

Consumer Complaints was initially released in 2013 on the independent UK label FatCat Records. The record gained significant traction in the underground DIY scene for its energetic and political approach. Its success eventually led to the band signing with other indie labels for future releases in the US and UK.