''Desperate Ground'' is the sixth album from the
Portland
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-based indie rock band
The Thermals
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. The album was released on April 15, 2013, on Saddle Creek Records. It was produced by John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr, Sonic Youth) in Hoboken, New Jersey. Agnello and The Thermals completed the record and evacuated the studio just hours before Hurricane Sandy ravaged New Jersey.
The title came from ''The Art of War'' by Sun Tzu.
Reception
Reviews of ''Desperate Ground'' represent a diverse mix of opinions on the album. The album holds a score of 73 out of 100 from Metacritic, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
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Track listing
Personnel
* Kathy Foster – bass, vocals
* Hutch Harris – guitar, vocals
* Westin Glass – drums, vocals
Chart performance
References
2013 albums
The Thermals albums
Saddle Creek Records albums
Albums produced by John Agnello
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