cephcarn4 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) On Sale Now - Onsale Now - Since the 2014 release of Philly outfit Death of Lover’s acclaimed debut EP “Buried Under a World of Roses”, many wondered if a full length follow-up for the band was even possible – largely due to the extensive touring schedule of Domenic, Nick, and Kyle’s other band: Nothing. But between 2016 and 2017, the four piece band (that includes keyboard player CC Loo) was able to find the time to focus, demo, write, and carve out a stunning new direction and polished sound for the band. “The Acrobat” represents that labor of love, and Death of Lovers have created one of the most eye-opening alternative records we’ve heard in years. Thoughtful compositions weave driving synths, drums and guitars through lock-step rhythm and nostalgia before shattering into intricate and spacious instrumental breaks. There is a welcome complexity and depth to the tracks, which dance between moody and sweeping to sparkling and bright – creating a beautiful contrast to the honest and dark lyrics. On the album single “The Absolute”, Domenic’s vocals (accompanied in harmony by drummer Kyle Kimball) take on the topics of selfishness and greed - “All in all is trembling fear – bound to fall on bludgeoned bell rung ears. A senseless world of worth, deceived by needing, and the crow who perches on your tongue – reminding you it won’t be too long.” “Lowly People” is the band’s answer to PULP’s “Common People”, cast through the lens of their own upbringing: the streets of Kensington, Philly – where “Broken glass shimmers like the stars, summer air breeds a certain violence.” Somehow, The Acrobat achieves warm familiarity while sounding completely new. While the tracks could easily have been included on the soundtrack to every one of your favorite 80s films, there is a fresh perspective and process evident in the songwriting that rewrites the “post-punk” rulebook. Vinyl comes in standard black as well as limited edition color versions of 100 on Clear, 200 on Red, 300 on Yellow, and 400 on Blue. Edited October 6, 2017 by cephcarn4 magickspells 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 So hard in for almost all colors. FUCK. YEAH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cephcarn4 Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 New Single is amazing - I was not expecting this to come before the new Nothing - so pumped!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magickspells Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 https://www.daisrecords.com/search?q=death+of+lovers In for the Clear variant so fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royce Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Holy Shit, incredible song/incredible label. I'll preorder next week with both of those Drab Majesty records I've been forgetting to order. Can't wait for this. Also new Nothing album spring 2018 on Relapse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheriver Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Can’t believe this has been up for almost an hour (or longer if OP wasnt very fast) and I still grabbed a clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniele Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Pass...Liked the old ep but this song is not my cup of tea...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostTrail Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 12 minutes ago, dantheriver said: Can’t believe this has been up for almost an hour (or longer if OP wasnt very fast) and I still grabbed a clear. Seriously. Just grabbed one as well. Looks like ~10 left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magickspells Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 20 minutes ago, GhostTrail said: Seriously. Just grabbed one as well. Looks like ~10 left. CLEAR is now SOLD OUT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Had to listen to the single first and missed out on the clear, haha. Red it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas³ Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 In for a black, since it is a $1 cheaper. Loved the EP and will check out the single after work. radiatorhums 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opivy Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Missed the clear , but got a red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 After having listened to the new song, "The Absolute", a few times now to dig it...and yeah...it's awesome...nothing that I would have expected from new DOL material. This is the type of song that such a perfect slice of 80's/90's Goth synth that I'd expect to watch on 120 Minutes and hear Dave Kendall gushing about it. cephcarn4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poweredbytrust Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 YES! can't afford to preorder, but the new single kicks ass and I'm amazed how these guys could write and record all of this in between tour schedules and the new Nothing LP that has recently been recorded as well. Very much looking forward to the release! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youspinmeround Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I could not get into that song at all. Way too 80s synth sounding for what this band should be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 37 minutes ago, youspinmeround said: I could not get into that song at all. Way too 80s synth sounding for what this band should be It's a bit of a departure from the sound of the EP for sure. I'm a sucker for 80s synth, this is right up my alley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drds89 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 LOVE the EP, but need to hear all of this one first, and if it tickles the ears, will get whatever color is left (had a chance at the clear yesterday but passed for hopefully a fan girl and not a flipster) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highfives Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Somehow I slept on all of this. Guess I need to check out the EP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon720 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 iTunes has previews of 7 of the songs. Sounds very New Order-ish. Dig it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeKaye Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Aargh. I am destined to miss out on all Nothing and DOL clears. Got the Red though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheriver Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 that splatter guy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniele Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 36 minutes ago, dantheriver said: that splatter guy.... The splatter is not listed in the pre-order colors options. Maybe is it a special edition for the record release shows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethereal Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 splatter looks to be their own black friday release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheriver Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 34 minutes ago, ethereal said: splatter looks to be their own black friday release Nah the release date of the album happens to be Black Friday so that’s why they keep referencing that. The splatter is /10 friends & family press (via replies on the dais instagram). RIP complete DOL collections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas³ Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 So good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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