Destroyer / Archer On The Beach

Merge

DESTROYER’s limited-edition 12-inch “Archer on the Beach” b/w “Grief Point” is inspired by the music of Kranky recording artists TIM HECKER and LOSCIL and achieved through their full collaboration. Destroyer mastermind DAN BEJAR says, “The reason why this has to be seen as a collaboration, rather than strictly a Destroyer release, is that, for the first time, I’m not responsible for any of the music contained on this EP aside from the vocals, the general chord progression of ‘Archer on the Beach,’ and maybe a couple of the sound effects.” “Archer on the Beach” is a meditation on the need to grapple with the 20th century in one’s own special way and with style, this time through singing quietly, through repetition, and through leaving lots of space between words, as well as finally learning to love crowds and nature. “Grief Point” is the first recording Bejar made after deciding never to record again. It is a one-time exploration of the self-explanatory world, recorded in an office and on the street. Limited edition of 1,000 copies that include a digital download coupon. (STREET DATE - 11/02/2010)

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