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Pfarmers is the new project from Danny Seim (Menomena, Lackthereof), Bryan Devendorf (The National), and Dave Nelson (David Byrne & St. Vincent, Sufjan Stevens).

According to Seim, “The record is about a dream I had where I’m reluctantly accepting a fear of drowning by focusing on being reincarnated as a giant Gunnera plant, which thrive on the banks of rivers (specifically the Jordan River i.e. the Biblical promised land) after I paint myself gold and sink to the bottom like the El Dorado of South American folklore.”

Despite the notoriety of it’s members, Pfarmers sounds unlike anything they’ve produced before. The first track “Benthos” is a sprawling ambient piece comprised of looping, layered horns. The album then launches into a set of pop songs, reminiscent of Lackthere-of (Danny’s solo project), as played by Kraftwerk. Devendorf’s trademark drum style is present, but here they’re filtered so heavily as to sound mechanical. Seim contributes layered vocals, and thick bass brooves, while Nelson provides complex spatial arrangements.

It’s a diverse record, switching swiftly between catchy pop songs and long instrumental breaks. It’s a rich and rewarding album, for those willing to dive in.

Available in Green/Blue color-in-color vinyl (limited to 200), and black.

http://store.jurassicpoprecords.com/product/pfarmers-gunnera

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Voice and drums are awesome. Herky jerky Menomena style guitars and bass take it to a different, less awesome place though. Sounds good but I like more boring, melodic stuff and can do without the 1-minute studio effects/layers/left-right-channel-doodling intro. What band is the singer in?

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Voice and drums are awesome. Herky jerky Menomena style guitars and bass take it to a different, less awesome place though. Sounds good but I like more boring, melodic stuff and can do without the 1-minute studio effects/layers/left-right-channel-doodling intro. What band is the singer in?

 

Pretty sure it's Danny Seim from Menomena.

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ok, so look at what I came across on Pirates Press ROTW blog: http://piratespress.com/rotw/

 

 

 

 

 

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JJURASSIC POP RECORDS is bringing you the latest from the PFARMERS! Made up of Danny Seim (Menomena), Bryan Devendorf (The National), and Dave Nelson (Sufjan Stevens’ band), this indie rock / synth pop band’s debut album was made in a very limited number. There are the ‘Kelly Green’ colored units and the subtle ‘Kelly Green’ inside ‘Electric Blue’ color in color version. The ‘Ultra Limited’ edition of 50 comes with seed bomb sculpture handmade by Chicago artist Edward Cabral. Get yours at JURASSIC POP’s website today!


I tweeted Jurassic Pop for clarification. B/c as far as I was aware, there were the litd. Green-in-blue and Black. The "Kelly Green" variant is news to me!

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