The Competition (LP)
Lower Dens
Amoeba Review
08/04/2020
Baltimore indie pop group Lower Dens return with their fourth album, and their first in four years. Blending catchy, synth-y grooves with sincere, melancholy vocal hooks, vocalist Jana Hunter and co. tap into the emotional side effects of living in a capitalist culture. Nothing is more direct in its message than "Young Republicans," a sarcastic anthem of conservative culture aghast at the state of the world in 2019. "Real Thing" showcases Hunter's direct and affecting voice, while "I Drive" is an ethereal dance gem.
Track Listing
Side A Titles |
Artist |
Length |
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1.
Galapagos
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Lower Dens | |
2.
Hand Of God
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Lower Dens | |
3.
Two-Faced Love
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Lower Dens | |
4.
Young Republicans
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Lower Dens | |
5.
Real Thing
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Lower Dens |
Side B Titles |
Artist |
Length |
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1.
Buster Keaton
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Lower Dens | |
2.
I Drive
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Lower Dens | |
3.
Simple Life
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Lower Dens | |
4.
Empire Sundown
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Lower Dens | |
5.
Lucky People
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Lower Dens | |
6.
In Your House
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Lower Dens |