Polyvinyl Record Co. Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 It's only been a little over a year since of Montreal's last album, Lousy With Sylvianbriar, was released in Oct 2013, but the band is already back with a new one - Aureate Gloom (coming March 3, 2015). "A golden despondency" is how of Montreal mastermind Kevin Barnes translates the meaning behind the album's title The oxymoron is one Barnes says best describes the overall state of his life and mental outlook while working on the record: first on a writing retreat in New York City, then while demoing tracks in Athens, before finally recording at Sonic Ranch, just across the border from Juarez, Mexico in the Texan desert. "I was going through a very stormy period in my life and felt like I was just completely trashed," reveals Barnes. "I might be guilty of sharing or exposing too much of my private life, but to me the best albums are those that help people connect with an artist on a deep, human level and that do so without too much artifice or evasiveness." The album will be available on CD, LP ("Early Bird" clear-gold vinyl limited to 1500), TAPE, or MP3. Click HERE to pre-order and to read more about Aureate Gloom. Check out the first single, "Bassem Sabry," on Pitchfork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_James_Champ Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 yussssssssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouTwo Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Has there been anything released to listen to off this yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polyvinyl Record Co. Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Has there been anything released to listen to off this yet? New song streaming on Pitchfork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polyvinyl Record Co. Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Also, tour dates: 12-11 New York, NY - Baby's All Right (Kevin Barnes solo)01-13 Tallahassee, FL - The Moon01-14 Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall01-15 Gainesville, FL - High Dive01-16 Orlando, FL - The Social01-17 Tampa, FL - Crowbar01-18 Miami, FL - Grand Central1-19 Jacksonville, FL - Freebird Live01-20 Macon, GA - Cox Capitol Theatre01-21 Charleston, SC - The Pour House01-22 Greensboro, NC - The Blind Tiger01-23 Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge01-24 Chattanooga, TN - Rhythm and Brews * with Nedelle Torrisi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Awww yeahhh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paralyticstalks Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Already digging it a lot more than I thought I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlambert Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Just pre-ordered, can't wait for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanyrecords Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 OM? Preorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serum7 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Wow, love the rebound in sound after "Lousy," which I enjoyed, but often took a back seat to other oM material. Will pre-order soon. Also, A++ art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openupyourskull Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Hell yeah, new track rocks. Off to preorder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polyvinyl Record Co. Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Not sure if you caught it, but there's a mailorder exclusive vinyl only covers 7" featuring songs that inspired the album. You can grab it on its own, or bundled with the LP or LP + T-shirt. "Chinese Rocks" by Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers "Either Way I Lose" by Nina Simone Exclusive new artwork by acclaimed Portland-based artist Tim Root (Bedside Drama, Cherry Peel). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polyvinyl Record Co. Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Pre-holiday bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Caaaaaaaaaaant waaaaaaaaaaait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polyvinyl Record Co. Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 Another new song up on Pitchfork! http://pitchfork.com/news/57980-of-montreal-share-new-song-empyrean-abattoir-announce-tour/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I got my copy and the packaging is great as usual. I've listened to it twice and can't decide if I like it or not, hopefully it's a grower. I do know that the last 3 songs sounded pretty great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polyvinyl Record Co. Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Officially out on Tuesday, but if you order from us now you get an instant download at checkout! The Early Bird Edition is almost gone, too. Thanks, all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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