Description
Recorded in a quaint studio in Durham, North Carolina, the debut LP from Sylvan Esso, formed by Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn in 2014, straddled the line between experimental and pop. Even now, years later, the album remains a powerful and fitting entrance to the group’s unique sound – a blend of cerebral depth and dance-inducing rhythms. Combining analog and digital elements, Meath and Sanborn seamlessly melded together to create a ten-track masterpiece that was both sparse and sparkling, with brooding undertones beneath the polished synths and angelic vocals of Meath. Before their rise to international fame, including headlining festivals and earning Grammy nominations, Sylvan Esso was a lucky union of musical chemistry. The original album description foretold their direction, with its “collection of vivid addictions” exploring themes of love and suffering. To celebrate the album’s 10th anniversary, indie label Psychic Hotline is releasing a deluxe edition, featuring essential singles “Coffee”, “Hey Mami, and “H.S.K.T.”, the expanded edition also includes remixes from J Rocc, Rick Wade, Helado Negro, Dntel, and more. The deluxe 2LP package sports an all-over foil inversion of the original album’s iconic foil “SE” logo.
NOTE: We have stocked and sold this record since its release and want to flag one important detail. Due to the gold foil cover, the jacket is very susceptible to creasing. Many copies arrive to us with light creases already present, and even our in-house play copy has developed additional ones through normal handling. Some collectors may find this frustrating, while others see it as part of the character of the foil finish. We wanted to share this in advance so you know exactly what to expect.
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