Deer Tick - Emotional Contracts
Emotional Contracts, the latest studio album from Deer Tick and the band’s ATO Records debut, delves into the existential challenges accompanying the passing of time, while each song retains the band’s signature reckless spirit cultivated over two decades. Before teaming up with producer Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Spoon, Sleater-Kinney), the Providence-based quartet spent months crafting demos in a persistently flooded warehouse, enduring a broken heating system and gaping roof holes. The resulting album embodies the spirited energy of its creation, offering a poignant yet invigorating portrayal of aging gracefully without losing one’s essence. The band’s most collaborative work, Emotional Contracts showcases all four members operating at their peak songcraft powers, featuring guest musicians like Steve Berlin of Los Lobos and background vocals from singer-songwriters like Courtney Marie Andrews, Vanessa Carlton, Kam Franklin, Angela Miller, and Sheree Smith.
Recorded mainly live and carefully curated to ten tracks, Emotional Contracts brings a combustible yet sharply crafted sound to an introspective exploration of life experiences. Each song reflects on the past and looks ahead with pragmatic hope for the future, touching on themes like the grounding force of family, coming to terms with past traumas, and dealing with the weight of responsibilities that come with age. Deer Tick’s unbridled authenticity stems from staying true to their instincts and tapping into the ineffable power of their easy camaraderie. This album is a testament to the band’s deep-rooted connection and shared passion for music, revealing the magic that arises when musicians maintain their connection and devotion to their craft
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