Tenterhooks was recorded with Silversun Pickups working together in a shared space, emphasizing direct performances and a more immediate recording approach. The sessions reflect a hands-on process shaped by the band's core lineup, with arrangements built around guitar, bass, and drums, keeping the focus on interplay rather than layered production.
"Empty Nest" moves at a steady pace with a centered vocal delivery, while "Catching The Breeze" introduces a more open structure with space between phrases. "Alone On A Hill" settles into a slower progression with restrained dynamics, contrasting with "Stay Down," which returns to a more direct, forward-moving arrangement built on repetition.
This indie exclusive limited edition pressing is presented on gold colored vinyl LP, with embossed gold foil stamped text on the cover and a gatefold jacket. The gold vinyl record and foil-stamped packaging distinguish this edition from standard black vinyl releases.
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Format: Vinyl LP
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Standout tracks: "Empty Nest", "Catching The Breeze", "Alone On A Hill", "Stay Down"
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Pressing details: Indie Exclusive, limited edition gold colored vinyl, embossed gold foil stamped cover, gatefold
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Genre/style: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock
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UPC: 810183320365
"Empty Nest" and "Catching The Breeze" reflect the album's pacing across different tempos. Tenterhooks maintains a consistent, direct approach, with each track built around its core arrangement.
* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.
Track List:
Side A:
- New Wave
- The Wreckage
- Au Revoir Reservoir
- Wakey Wakey
- Witness Mark
Side B:
- Thorns And All
- Long Gone
- Running Out Of Sounds
- Interrobang
- Hot Wired
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