Big Special are back with a surprise announcement: they've released their new album, "NATIONAL AVERAGE."!!!

The release was only hinted at by mysterious projections, generating significant buzz.

This work follows their acclaimed debut, "POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES," from last year. On "NATIONAL AVERAGE.", the band expands its solid poetry-punk foundations, introducing funk elements that enrich their sound. The thirteen tracks deeply explore themes of brotherhood and mutual support during times of transition.

Instead of following the traditional strategy of months of anticipation, Big Special opted for a surprise launch. The only clue was the projection of the album's artwork: a plate of eggs and chips!

Frontman Joe Hicklin explained: "'NATIONAL AVERAGE.' is a record that narrates the many facets of an ordinary life as it transforms. It reflects on the milestones of an average life moving away from the ordinary, and how personal and political issues remain constant while everything else changes, intertwining with each other."