ARCHERS OF LOAF – Reasons In Decline – LP – White w/ Red & Purple Swirl Vinyl

LP – Limited Edition White with Red & Purple Swirl Vinyl

As sculpted shards of guitar tumbling, tolling, squalling shower the jittery bounce of a piano on opener Human, its obvious that Reason in Decline, Archers of Loafs first album in 24 years, is more than a nostalgic, low-impact reboot. When they emerged from North Carolinas 90s indie-punk incubator, the Archers hurtling, sly, gloriously dissonant roar was a mythologized touchstone of slacker-era refusal. But this, the distilled shudder of Human (as in Its hard to be human / When only death can set you free), is an entirely different noise. In fact, its a startling revelation.

In short, this is not your fathers Archers of Loaf, even if youre a father now who was a fan then. (If thats the case, congrats on surviving the Plague and getting to hear this fearlessly poignant record, you alt-geezer!) Otherwise, thank your youthful fucking lucky stars, kids! Enjoy Reason in Decline with fresh ears and do as the Archers have been doing: Stay humble, stay informed, express yourself creatively, and try not to lose your goddamned mind while the polar ice caps melt. Peace.

Tracklist:

01. Human
02. Saturation And Light
03. Screaming Undercover
04. Mama Was A War Profiteer
05. Aimee
06. In The Surface Noise
07. Breaking Even
08. Misinformation Age
09. The Moment You End
10. War Is Wide Open