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At the crossing point between new wave, shimmering retro pop, and dreamy, reverb-drenched atmospheres, there is ... Lower Dens. The ruler of queer-chic, Jana Hunter, started out in 2010 with a bona fide indie rock band, and it was mostly a sum of lo-fi DIY inspirations. These days (2019), the caterpillar is more like a butterfly, called Competition. Sonically, the record is a tribute to the 80s - U2, New Order, A Flock of Seagulls - the band has veered from their guitar-focused roots, while defending their political beliefs no matter the cost. Proof is in the pudding with the controversial single Young Republicans, which depicts the right-of-center as psychopathic cannibals in its youtube video. Needless to say the song was banned from the airwaves in the United States. It's the radios' loss, Because Competition HAS Some real gems, such as the banging dance tune Lucky People. Synthpop is the keyword of this fourth record, but they finished this album in style, with an excellent piano ballad, titled In Your House; melancholy, gender-fluidity and an amazing tone of voice are the ingredients for this stripped-down gem. Great execution, and amazing production throughout. © Alexis Renaudat/Qobuz
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Jana Hunter, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Lower Dens, MainArtist - Joe Visciano, Mixer - Domino US, MusicPublisher
2019 Ribbon Music, LLC 2019 Ribbon Music, LLC
Jana Hunter, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Lower Dens, MainArtist - Joe Visciano, Mixer - Nick Younes, Composer, Lyricist - Domino US, MusicPublisher
2019 Ribbon Music, LLC 2019 Ribbon Music, LLC
Jana Hunter, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Lower Dens, MainArtist - Joe Visciano, Mixer - Nick Younes, Composer, Lyricist - Domino US, MusicPublisher
2019 Ribbon Music, LLC 2019 Ribbon Music, LLC
Jana Hunter, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Lower Dens, MainArtist - Joe Visciano, Mixer - Nick Younes, Composer, Lyricist - Domino US, MusicPublisher
2019 Ribbon Music, LLC 2019 Ribbon Music, LLC
Jana Hunter, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Ariel Rechtshaid, Composer, Lyricist - Lower Dens, MainArtist - Lion Of God Publishing, MusicPublisher - Arthur Bates, Composer, Lyricist - Henrik Iivari, Mixer - Domino US, MusicPublisher
2019 Ribbon Music, LLC 2016 Ribbon Music, LLC
Jana Hunter, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Lower Dens, MainArtist - Joe Visciano, Mixer - Nick Younes, Composer, Lyricist - Domino US, MusicPublisher
2019 Ribbon Music, LLC 2019 Ribbon Music, LLC
Jana Hunter, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Lower Dens, MainArtist - Joe Visciano, Mixer - Elon Battle, Composer, Lyricist - Nick Younes, Composer, Lyricist - Domino US, MusicPublisher
2019 Ribbon Music, LLC 2019 Ribbon Music, LLC
Jana Hunter, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Lower Dens, MainArtist - Joe Visciano, Mixer - Nick Younes, Composer, Lyricist - Domino US, MusicPublisher
2019 Ribbon Music, LLC 2019 Ribbon Music, LLC
Jana Hunter, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Lower Dens, MainArtist - Joe Visciano, Mixer - Nick Younes, Composer, Lyricist - Domino US, MusicPublisher
2019 Ribbon Music, LLC 2019 Ribbon Music, LLC
Jana Hunter, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Chris Isaak, Composer, Lyricist - Warner Chappell, MusicPublisher - Lower Dens, MainArtist - Joe Visciano, Mixer - Nick Younes, Composer, Lyricist - Domino US, MusicPublisher
2019 Ribbon Music, LLC 2019 Ribbon Music, LLC
Jana Hunter, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Lower Dens, MainArtist - Joe Visciano, Mixer - Nick Younes, Composer, Lyricist - Domino US, MusicPublisher
2019 Ribbon Music, LLC 2019 Ribbon Music, LLC
Album review
At the crossing point between new wave, shimmering retro pop, and dreamy, reverb-drenched atmospheres, there is ... Lower Dens. The ruler of queer-chic, Jana Hunter, started out in 2010 with a bona fide indie rock band, and it was mostly a sum of lo-fi DIY inspirations. These days (2019), the caterpillar is more like a butterfly, called Competition. Sonically, the record is a tribute to the 80s - U2, New Order, A Flock of Seagulls - the band has veered from their guitar-focused roots, while defending their political beliefs no matter the cost. Proof is in the pudding with the controversial single Young Republicans, which depicts the right-of-center as psychopathic cannibals in its youtube video. Needless to say the song was banned from the airwaves in the United States. It's the radios' loss, Because Competition HAS Some real gems, such as the banging dance tune Lucky People. Synthpop is the keyword of this fourth record, but they finished this album in style, with an excellent piano ballad, titled In Your House; melancholy, gender-fluidity and an amazing tone of voice are the ingredients for this stripped-down gem. Great execution, and amazing production throughout. © Alexis Renaudat/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:44:03
- Main artists: Lower Dens
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Ribbon Music
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
2019 Ribbon Music, LLC 2019 Ribbon Music, LLC
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