Protomartyr - Formal Growth In The Desert - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Since their 2012 debut, Protomartyr have mastered the art of evoking place the grinding Midwest humility of their hometown, as well as the x-rayed elucidation of America that comes with their vantage. The group's sixth album was recorded at Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, TX with producer Jake Aron. InchThe desert is more of a metaphor or symbol,Inch singer Joe Casey says, Inchof emotional deserts, or a place or time that seems to lack life.Inch The InchgrowthInch came from a period of colossal transition for Casey, including the death of his mother. But life does go on, and Casey describes the great theme of Formal Growth In The Desert as an embrace and acknowledgment of that fact a 12-song testament to Inchgetting on with life,Inch even when it feels impossibly hard. Album Tracks 1. Make Way 2. For Tomorrow 3. Elimination Dances 4. Fun in Hi Skool 5. Let's Tip the Creator 6. Graft Vs. Host 7. 3800 Tigers 8. Polacrilex Kid 9. Fulfillment Center 10. We Know the Rats 11. The Author 12. Rain Garden