Pfarmers - Gunnera // Limited to 250 Green/Blue Vinyl LP

According to Seim, â€śThe record is about a dream I had where Iâ€™m reluctantly accepting a fear of drowning by focusing on being reincarnated as a giant Gunnera plant, which thrive on the banks of rivers (specifically the Jordan River i.e. the Biblical promised land) after I paint myself gold and sink to the bottom like the El Dorado of South American folklore.â€ť

Despite the notoriety of itâ€™s members, Pfarmers sounds unlike anything theyâ€™ve produced before.  The first track â€śBenthosâ€ť is a sprawling ambient piece comprised of looping, layered horns.  The album then launches into a set of pop songs, reminiscent of Lackthere-of (Dannyâ€™s solo project), as played by Kraftwerk.  Devendorfâ€™s trademark drum style is present, but here theyâ€™re filtered so heavily as to sound mechanical.  Seim contributes layered vocals, and thick bass brooves, while Nelson provides complex spatial arrangements. 

Itâ€™s a diverse record, switching swiftly between catchy pop songs and long instrumental breaks.  Itâ€™s a rich and rewarding album, for those willing to dive in. 

Music collector for over 20 years.  Super vinyl collection.  Lover of stuff.  Buyer of things.  Likes special edition limited vinyl & Snapple Iced Tea.  In real life, the father of two and owner/editor of a video production studio. 

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Yeah...I'm reluctant to pre-order when I can't hear the whole album.  When I can't hear even a single track it's pretty much out.  Sounds like a good cast though, I'll be keen to have a listen when something's available.