Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

FP12731

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2012-06-05

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

767981127316

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

The Walkmen

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Fat Possum

The Walkmen are an American indie rock band formed in 2000. The band consists of Hamilton Leithauser on vocals and guitar, Paul Maroon on guitar and piano, Peter Bauer on bass and keyboards, Walter Martin on keyboards, bass, and tapes, and Matt Barrick on drums.

The band was created by combining members from two separate bands: Jonathan Fire*Eater (Martin, Maroon, and Barrick) and The Recoys (Leithauser and Bauer).

With their unique blend of indie rock sound, The Walkmen have become a prominent figure in the music industry since their formation. Their captivating performances and heartfelt lyrics continue to resonate with fans around the world.

'heaven' is the walkmen's sixth album and second since signing to bella union. the album was produced by phil ek (fleet foxes, the shins, band of horses) whilst robin pecknold sings harmonies on two songs on the record. "we felt like it was time to make a bigger, more generous statement" when describing the walkmen's new album, lead singer hamilton leithauser portrays a band hitting maturity, comfortable in its mastery after a decade together. it's been ten years since the walkmen made their debut album, 'everybody who pretended to like me is gone'. ten years since critics attached them to a new york scene they never wanted to be part of. this spring the band played a series of 10th anniversary shows in the us that demonstrated how far they have outstripped their peers: two sets over two hours, no filler, rapturously received. the walkmen are the great new york band of their generation, making the best music of their career and filling their largest venues yet. their spot at the top of the bill at may's crossing brooklyn ferry festival, curated by the national, demonstrates the respect in which they are held by the current wave of bands making music in the city. when renowned producer phil ek approached the guys last year asking if they'd like to make a record with him, they travelled to the studio he uses in the woods outside seattle for the most intense recording sessions they had ever experienced. "there can be something brittle about our sound," maroon says. "he made it just a little bit warmer, a little bit stronger. when i play it in my car, it sounds strong, which i love." all five members of the band have kids now and if the impact of parenthood is hard to pin down in a single lyric, there is definitely a new openness and emotional honesty to the songs. most importantly, the old gang mentality has deepened, becoming something worthwhile and lasting. "i'm very proud of what we've done. we've stayed friends and those friendships have grown," says bauer. "we have survival experience and real love that children generate in your life." 'heaven' is a definitive statement of purpose and commitment, from a band at the peak of its powers that is finally winning the recognition it deserves.

rough trade east in-store - friend presents... an evening with sean pecknold &amp; special guests the walkmen live - wednesday 31st october, 7pm

Heaven

Music US