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Dirty Projectors announce new album, Lamp Lit Prose, share “Break-Thru” stream: Watch

on May 02, 2018, 12:30pm

After a five year absence,Ā Dirty ProjectorsĀ returned last year with a self-titled album full of band mastermindĀ David Longstreth’s heartbreak. A year later, Longstreth and the band are back with a new record,Ā Lamp Lit Prose, and a revitalized attitude.

Due outĀ July 13th via Domino, Lamp Lit Prose is described as ā€œthe yang to the yinā€ of Dirty Projectors. Where that self-titled effort found LongstrethĀ expressing his loneliness through glitchy dance songs, this new recordĀ brings back bright guitars and intricate vocal harmonies. A press release describes it as ā€œa recommitment to the sounds and ideals of Dirty Projectors, embracing the band’s trademarks while pushing forward the sonic envelope.ā€

Assisting Longstreth in this journey forwardĀ is a slew of featured guests, including HAIM, Empress Of, The Internet’s Syd, Amber Mark, and Dear Nora.Ā Fleet Foxes’ Robin PecknoldĀ and former Vampire Weekend memberĀ RostamĀ join in on a song called ā€œYou’re the Oneā€.Ā Also on the record is the band’s longtime rhythm section, Nat Baldwin and Mike Johnson.

As a first listen, Dirty Projectors have shared the video for ā€œBreak-Thruā€, a clear return to new wave-y indie built off dancing guitar work and even harmonica. Longstreth sings of a woman who ā€œopens my days like she always knew,ā€ name dropping Julian Casablancas and Middle Earth along the way. Check out the track via its bird-filled clip, directed by Pecknold’s brother Sean Pecknold, below.

Pre-orders for Lamp Lit Prose are available here, while a limited edition red and blue starburst vinyl can be purchased via Domino. Dirty Projectors have a 41-date tour schedule mapped out in support of the release, and you can find the itinerary here. Below, take a look at theĀ Lamp Lit Prose artwork and tracklist.

Lamp Lit Prose Artwork:

Dirty Projectors -- Lamp Lit Prose

Lamp Lit Prose Tracklist:
01. Right Now (feat. Syd)
02. Break-Thru
03. That’s A Lifestyle
04. I Feel Energy (feat. Amber Mark)
05. Zombie Conqueror (feat. Empress Of)
06. Blue Bird
07. I Found It In U
08. What Is the Time
09. You’re the One (feat. Robin Pecknold & Rostam)
10. (I Wanna) Feel It All (feat. Dear Nora)

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