PROTOMARTYR - FORMAL GROWTH IN THE DESERT Vinyl LP Format_LP The closing track 'Rewind’ especiallydemonstrates

The closing track 'Rewind’ especiallydemonstrates this different approach as it forgoes percussion altogether and utilizes mantra-like lyrical repetition and the juxtaposition of layers of chaotic noise

"The name has multiple readings but was first inspired by something Jordan was reading about past experiences of ancestors being caught and coded into our DNA and having an effect on who you are today

This has resulted in a string of celebrated archival albums

and piles of photos and other artwork from throughout the band's history

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PROTOMARTYR - FORMAL GROWTH IN THE DESERT Vinyl LP Format_LP The closing track 'Rewind’ especiallydemonstratesSince 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 groups sixth album was recorded at Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, TX with producer Jake Aron. The desert is more of a metaphor or symbol, singer Joe Casey says, of emotional deserts, or a place or time that seems to lack life. The growth came from a