{"product_id":"lower-dens-the-competition-indie-exclusive-colored-vinyl-vinyl-lp","title":"Lower Dens: The Competition (Indie Exclusive Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=lower+dens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLower Dens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a Baltimore-based band led by songwriter \u003cstrong\u003eJana Hunter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e The origins of the group begin with Hunter’s last tour as a solo act, leading to the realization that their problem wasn’t being on the road, but the solitude that comes along with being a solo musician. Hunter's backing band was hired on full-time after the tour, leading to the founding of the group and their first record \u003cem\u003eTwin-Hand Movement. \u003c\/em\u003eThe album was a reverb-heavy guitar-based effort, but by 2012’s \u003cem\u003eNootropics \u003c\/em\u003ethe group began to integrate synthesizers into their sound, which was shifting ever closer to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=beach+house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeach House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e than \u003cstrong\u003eDiiv\u003c\/strong\u003e. 2015’s \u003cem\u003eEscape From Evil\u003c\/em\u003e was their second record for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=domino+records\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDomino\u003c\/a\u003e imprint \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=ribbon+music\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRibbon Music\u003c\/a\u003e, and a well-received step even further into an 80’s inspired vibe. Lower Dens has reconfigured to a duo of Hunter and multi-instrumentalist \u003cstrong\u003eNathaniel Nelson\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the songs a more direct, immediate feel. \u003cem\u003eThe Competition\u003c\/em\u003e considers the “socio-psychological” impact caused by the violence of capitalism and the free market. “Young Republicans” is a sarcastic takedown of the titular morons over \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=brian+eno\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEno\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e-esque glam synth minimalism, “Real Thing” is electric synth stabs and heatbeat kick, delicate guitars and fluid, pleading vocals, suitable for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=john+hughes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Hughes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e-esque montage. “In Your House” is rim-played snares and electric piano, a concise moment of vulnerability that rounds out the album. This LP is pressed on indie exclusive crystal clear vinyl and includes a digital download. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindie exclusive crystal clear vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigh-gloss sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital download included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elimited edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Ribbon Music 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by kris TBA 09\/2019\u003c\/h6\u003e.","brand":"Lower Dens","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":18010300285018,"sku":"lp-10803","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/lowerdens-thecompetition.jpg?v=1759277550","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/products\/lower-dens-the-competition-indie-exclusive-colored-vinyl-vinyl-lp","provider":"turntablelab.sbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}