Strange Pains, the project of Empty Country guitarist Ted Bradley, have released their debut album 'The Diamond District I' today, October 16. The nine-track record is the first half of a planned double album, with the second part expected in 2027. Bradley spent six years writing the material across Somerville, Brooklyn and Providence. The album was produced, engineered and mixed by Joseph D'Agostino of Cymbals Eat Guitars and Empty Country. 'Special Thing', the accompanying single and video, is a love song that opens quietly before expanding into a bigger chorus with backing vocals from Meredith Sheldon. Seth Kasper plays drums and Andrew Futral handles bass. Bradley recently called it his favourite song on the record. The album features big guitars and strong melodies throughout, while the lyrics often leave plenty for the listener to figure out. 'The Diamond District I' is available digitally and on limited-edition vinyl, with just 100 numbered copies pressed.