Consistent, a word that has always summed up Brooklyn's experimental outfit Dirty Projectors. After their brilliant 2005 release "The Getty Address" and then 2007's "Rise Above" an incredibly original re-imagining of Black Flag's classic "Damaged" they have now signed to Domino and continued their winning streak with "Bitte Orca". This is a very early leak (about 2 months or so) but I am going to write it up anyway, just because it was been impressing me for the better part of the week. The Projectors had my mouth watering when they teamed up earlier this year with David Byrne for "Dark Was the Night" and finally hearing them on another proper LP is as always a sonic treat.
Dirty Projectors craft a sound on Bitte Orca that is equal parts lush and delicate. Dave Longstreth's trembling voice is perfectly complimented by often skittish percussion and synth work. While the typically rich guitar and other string work perfectly compliments Amber Coffman's stronger voice. While there is really no strong concept or narrative, as with the last two albums, it does deliver roughly 40 minutes of engaging yet never pretentious pop with an experimental twist to it. The overall experience is a rewarding one, Longstreth and Coffman harmonize beautifully together and the string work is some of the best you will encounter in modern indie. "Bitte Orca" will be released on June 9th by Domino Records and the Dirty Projectors will be touring the country this spring and summer opening for TV on the Radio.
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