Any Young Mechanic – The Modern Shoe Is Ruining The Foot (Limited Edition Eco Mix Vinyl LP)

The Modern Shoe Is Ruining The Foot is the debut studio album from Adelaide folk band Any Young Mechanic, released in 2026. Blending intricate acoustic instrumentation, vivid storytelling and adventurous arrangements, the Australian five-piece bring a fresh perspective to contemporary folk music, combining traditional influences with a distinctive modern sound.

The 12-track album features There's A New Place On The Market, Pretty Strange World, Write You Wrong and My House Divides. Further highlights include Snug Barber, Captain And Compass, Barn Burning and Atlas, Here You Are, showcasing the band's inventive songwriting, rich acoustic textures and captivating musical arrangements.

Drawing inspiration from folk traditions while exploring a broader musical landscape, The Modern Shoe Is Ruining The Foot balances intimate storytelling with dynamic ensemble performances. The band's songs are filled with memorable characters, detailed narratives and shifting moods, creating a cinematic listening experience that moves beyond conventional acoustic folk.

Recorded with an emphasis on the energy and immediacy of musicians performing together, the album captures Any Young Mechanic's distinctive approach to songwriting and arrangement. Its combination of traditional instrumentation, contemporary ideas and expressive performances marks an exciting debut from one of Australia's emerging folk acts.

This official limited edition vinyl pressing presents the complete 12-track album on a single Eco Mix vinyl LP, housed in a single sleeve with a poster insert. Released through Warner Records, the edition is limited to 2,000 copies. As Eco Mix vinyl uses recycled materials, the exact vinyl colour and appearance may vary between copies.

Supplied brand new and sealed.

Available now from Heathen Records, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.

Details

• Artist: Any Young Mechanic
• Album: The Modern Shoe Is Ruining The Foot
• Format: Vinyl LP
• Genre: Indie Folk / Contemporary Folk / Acoustic
• Release: 2026
• Edition: Limited Edition Eco Mix Vinyl
• Vinyl Colour: Eco Mix (Colour Varies)
• Limited Edition: 2,000 Copies
• Number of Records: 1
• Number of Tracks: 12
• Packaging: Single Sleeve with Poster Insert
• Label: Warner Records
• Catalogue Number: 9362482136
• Barcode: 093624821366
• Condition: Brand new & sealed

Track List:

A1 There's A New Place On The Market
A2 Pretty Strange World
A3 Write You Wrong
A4 Captain And Compass
A5 Snug Barber
A6 Every Time You Put Me Up, I Get Down Some New Way
B1 I Never Met An Engine Don't Need Tanks
B2 My House Divides
B3 Can Sardine
B4 Barn Burning
B5 Bare The Brunt
B6 Atlas, Here You Are