Lower dens 2010 debut lp twinhand movement was a largely overlooked moment of understated brilliance. Lower dens first album, 2010s twinhand movement, was such a. Ive had the digital promo of nootropics, the sophomore album from baltimore dreamrock band lower dens, for a couple of months now. Lower dens have a sound that places them in the same dreamy but bleak hinterland inhabited by ghoulchasers deerhunter and timber timbre only hunter swaps badalamentis twang and dreadheart blues for an icy, nearderelict soundscape of skeletal indierock. Download torrent lower dens fast and easy torrent search. Its 11 songs range in scope from the personal to the political, but overall express an epiphany. Lower dens fourth album the competition wins it all. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy.
Lower dens hail from baltimore, home of indie standouts beach house, as well as wye oak and future islands. Whether in the krautrockinspired drums on 2012s nootropics or the machinic melodies of 2015s escape from evil, theres never a note or a riff out of place. May 01, 2012 ive had the digital promo of nootropics, the sophomore album from baltimore dreamrock band lower dens, for a couple of months now. The record as a whole begs for an assessment of all the flaws inherent in our existence, and to imagine a better, more suitable, logical way for humanity to live. Nootropics, an album by lower dens on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Jan 17, 2012 baltimore band lower dens has just announced a new album, nootropics, slated for north american release on may 1st. Domino do not pass any information to third parties, and also provide links to unsubscribe in every message sent. The winner will be notified by email using details provided at entry and must reply by email providing their details full name and postal address within 1 week of notification being sent by sponsor in. May, 2015 the heart of nootropics the way that each sound and feeling waves its way into the next, the way the production is simultaneously expansive and intimate, the rough beauty of hunters voice, the many questions relating to how brains can be so fucking good is entirely a lower dens creation.
Richly detailed, dark, and ethereal, the album is a feast for soundfirst. Like a train chugging toward the light, the new lower dens song brains keeps coming. Nootropics strengthens that argument, building on the promise of brains. The heart of nootropics the way that each sound and feeling waves its way into the next, the way the production is simultaneously expansive and intimate, the rough beauty of hunters voice, the many questions relating to how brains can be so fucking good is entirely a lower dens creation. But the baltimore bands minimal, wraithlike mix of wintry indierock, dreamaway sounds, gently propulsive rhythms and wispy.
It was released april 30, 2012 on the domino recording companys ribbon music label, the bands first album on that label, its debut twinhand movement being released on gnomonsong nootropics was recorded at the key club recording company in benton harbor, michigan. Since then the band has toured constantly, gained new members, and put in the work on a follow up, the oddly titled nootropics. In your house the fourth album from lower dens, the competition is a pop album with a concept both emotionally and politically urgent, dealing with modern capitalism and its. Nootropics are drugs that enhance cognitive functions such as concentration, memory, and attention span. Brains is from lower dens nootropics out may 1st us april 30th worldwide on ribbon music. Lower dens are an american alternative indie pop band from baltimore, maryland, united states. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Escape from evil is the third studio album by baltimore indie rock band lower dens. Formed by jana hunter, the band has released three albums. Thats a reference to lower dens leader jana hunters interest in transhumanism, the use of technology to. Nootropics by lower dens released in 2012 via ribbon music.
Lower densnootropics 2012 320kbitmp3 dmt 115 mb 20120508 2 0 dont raise the bridge lower the river 1968 1080p amzn webrip ddp2 0 x264 abm. Lower dens the competition, released 06 september 2019 1. Entrants are required to provide their email address. Baltimore band lower dens has just announced a new album, nootropics, slated for north american release on may 1st. Lower dens shares new song, video straight from the 80s. According to lower dens, their album title refers to the bands interest in. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture.
Its an ambitious work, and it delivers heavily metaphorical, the symmetries and concordances of the lyrics run deep. Baltimore band lower dens originally began as an extension of longtime solo artist jana hunters dark and mesmerizing songwriting. In the case of baltimores lower dens, who are fronted by onetime folk eccentric jana hunter, that track was brains. With an incessant snare roll and backandforth vocals, brains is a relentless pop track that finds its. Listen free to lower dens nootropics alphabet song, brains and more. The first single from jana hunter and the boys is hazy, but still runs blissfully pop. The bands fourth album, the competition, maintains this sense of absolute order but finds the group taking its sound to more expansive. In the end is the beginning lower dens second album sees the band explore the possibility of extending the human brain with technology. Nootropics by lower dens, released 30 april 2012 1. How hunter reconciles this with licensing a song to exxon isnt clear.
Apr 23, 2012 on their very strong sophomore album nootropics, my toddler daughers favorite album of all time, the gooily expansive baltimore guitar band lower dens expands its pallet with motorik beats and. It was produced by the bands lead singer jana hunter and chris coady. Nootropics pronounced noehtropics is the second album from lower dens. Nootropics is the second album released by baltimore indie rock band lower dens. The record as a whole begs for an assessment of all the flaws inherent in our existence, and to imagine a better, more suitable, logical. When jana hunter, the lead singer of baltimore indie rock band lower dens, talks about nootropics, the groups eerie.
It was coproduced and mixed by chris coady yeah yeah yeahs, beach house, future islands. Jana hunter of lower dens embraces synthpop, selfexpression. Their third album, escape from evil, was released on march 31, 2015 on. Lower dens propagation by ribbon music published on 20120317t10. Nootropics strengthens that argument, building on the promise of brains and vastly widening the bands sonic palette.
Starting as a reverbsaturated and guitarcentric indie rock band in 2010, they grew into more of a dream pop style with the incorporation of synthesizers and electronic elements on 2012 sophomore outing nootropics. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Every record is shipped in original factoryapplied shrink wrap and has never. There seems to be a scene developing there, though the bands could not be less concerned about that. Lower dens have announced the followup to their 2012 album nootropics. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Your email address will be added to lower dens mailing list, maintained by domino. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Lower dens propagation by ribbon music free listening.
May 01, 2012 nootropics strengthens that argument, building on the promise of brains and vastly widening the bands sonic palette. A winner will be chosen at random from the eligible and qualifying entries received. Packaging all items are shipped brandnew and unopened in original packaging. The album boils down to an exorcism of paralyzing stigmas. Lower dens first album, 2010s twinhand movement, was such a spectral introduction to the band that it bothered fewer ears over here than a warm breeze in july. Lower dens sophomore album is less ethereal, less lofi, and less predictable than their 2010 debut twin hand movement, as the band has beefed up. Escape from evil is out march 31 in north america and march 30 everywhere else via ribbon music.
It was released april 30, 2012 on the domino recording companys ribbon music label, the bands first album on that label, its debut twinhand movement being released on gnomonsong. When we were writing, part of my main focus was keeping song structures really simple, keeping parts really simple. Sep 06, 2019 escape from evil is the third studio album by baltimore indie rock band lower dens. Their third album, escape from evil, was released on march 31, 2015 on ribbon music. Pronounced noehtropics, the title refers to a type of drug used to enhance memory or other cognitive functions. Native texan turned baltimore transplant jana hunter had been quietly toiling in the throes of experimental indie rock for years before forming an official band around his uneasily atmospheric solo songs, and though there was no dramatic shift in style or tone, something crystallized under. Brains appears on lower dens nootropics released this year on ribbon music. The fourth album from lower dens, the competition is a pop album with a concept both emotionally and politically urgent, dealing with modern capitalism and its psychotic effects. Starting the day staying awake everything will change while youre asleep while youre breathing. And according to my itunes, ive listened to its 10 songs an.
Maybe, though, it encouraged the selfflagellation that bruises much of nootropics. In july 2010 baltimores lower dens released their debut album twin hand movement, a subtle but brilliant collection of stunning and intelligent songs. On their very strong sophomore album nootropics, my toddler daughers favorite album of all time, the gooily expansive baltimore guitar band lower. Lower dens are an indie rock band from baltimore, maryland formed in 2010.
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