''Turn It Up Faggot'' is the debut album from
indie rock
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group
Deerhunter
Deerhunter is an American indie rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 2001. The band currently consists of Bradford Cox (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Moses Archuleta (drums, electronics, sound treatments), Lotus Plaza, Lockett Pundt (guitar, ...
. The album's title refers to a taunt that was shouted at the band during early live shows although the album is also referred to as self-titled.
The album's notes dedicate the album to Justin Bosworth, the band's original bassist, who died in 2004.
Lead singer
Bradford Cox
Bradford James Cox (born May 15, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter and musician, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the indie rock band Deerhunter. He also pursues a solo career under the moniker Atlas Sound.
Cox formed Deerh ...
produced the cover photography,
typography
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and
montage
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for the album. For the album artwork, Cox took a picture of Jared Swilley from the
Black Lips
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History
The band formed in Dunwoody, Georgia after guitarist Cole Alexander and bassist Jared Swilley left the Renegades, and guitarist Ben Eberbaugh left the Rer ...
, recognizable to some because of the tattoo on his arm.
Track listing
Personnel
*Bradford Cox – guitar, vocals, tapes, piano
*Moses Archuleta – drums, percussion
*Josh Fauver – bass, piano, percussion
*Colin Mee – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, percussion
*Chris Bishop – recording, mixing
Music videos
References
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2005 debut albums
Deerhunter albums
Kranky albums