[2022-10-21] Archers Of Loaf "Reason In Decline" (Merge)

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6GMT163/?tag=imwan-20

Description
Reason In Decline, Archers Of Loaf's first studio album since the 1998 release of White Trash Heroes, is no nostalgic, low-impact reboot. When they emerged from North Carolina's '90s indie-punk incubator, the Archers' hurtling, sly, gloriously dissonant roar was a mythologized touchstone of slacker-era refusal. But this new LP is an entirely different noise. In fact, it's a startling revelation. Guitarists Eric Bachmann and Eric Johnson, once headstrong smartasses inciting a series of artful pileups on the band's four studio albums and EP, are now a fluidly complementary, sonically advanced unit. Notably, Johnson's signature trebly lines peal clearly above the din instead of struggling to be heard. Today, singer-songwriter Bachmann's lyrics balance righteous wrath with a complex tangle of adult perspective. He still spits bile, but it's less likely to concern scene politics, music trends, or shady record labels thwarting the dreams of a young rock band. Bachmann puts it bluntly: "What I really think about going back to the Archers and doing a new record is that the three other members of this band are awesome. It's not about responding to the past or whatever our bullshit legacy is. I just wanted to work with these guys because I knew the chemistry we had and that we still have. I knew that was rare."

Tracklist
1. Human
2. Saturation And Light
3. Screaming
4. Undercover
5. Mama Was A War
6. Profiteer
7. Aimee
8. In The Surface Noise
9. Breaking Even
10. Misinformation Age
11. The Moment You End
12. War Is Wide Open

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

Lawrence Talbot · 31 Jan 2007

This should be interesting to check out. I like their 90s stuff and this new song.

Jason Michael · 30 May 2012

I can't remember what they sound like at all. I have "All The Nations Airports", likely haven't played it in 20 years, I'll put it in the queue for my next listen.

Jason Michael · 30 May 2012

Oops, I also have "Vee Vee". Playing both next.

But not at the same time. One after another.

[2022-10-21] Archers Of Loaf "Reason In Decline" (Merge)

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