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Always Happy To Explode
''Always Happy to Explode'' is the fifth studio album by the Canadian art rock band Sunset Rubdown. Released September 20, 2024, it was the band's first studio album in 15 years and the first released on band member Spencer Krug's record label Pronounced Kroog. The album was recorded following the band's 2023 reunion tour, and it features a varied sound from their previous recordings due to the substitution in the lineup of a bass guitarist in place of their unavailable electric guitarist. Critics generally enjoyed the new iteration and album, with ''Exclaim!'' saying, "however long this reunion lasts, it's a welcome one". Background Krug, a member of the indie rock band Wolf Parade since 2003, released his first full-length album under the Sunset Rubdown name in 2005 with ''Snake's Got a Leg'', a collection of Low-fidelity music, low-fi recordings made by himself in his bedroom. By the end of that year the act had been expanded into a full band, including Camilla Wynne Ingr, Jorda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunset Rubdown
Sunset Rubdown is a Canadian art rock music group from Montreal. The band began as a solo project for Spencer Krug of Wolf Parade, who released his debut, '' Snake's Got a Leg'', in early 2005. By the next year the project expanded to become a full band which included Camilla Wynne, Jordan Robson-Cramer ( Magic Weapon), and Michael Doerksen. Musical style ''Sunset Rubdown'' is built around lyricist Spencer Krug's vocals and eccentric musical compositions. Krug's lyrics are characterized by surreal and mythological imagery, and often tell epic stories (most notably on their LP ''Dragonslayer''). Musically, the band's sound is highlighted by distinct drum, keyboard, and guitar signatures. Album releases Krug released his first solo album under the name ''Sunset Rubdown'' in June 2005 titled '' Snake’s Got A Leg''. A collection of experimental solo creations he recorded on his laptop. One year later in 2006, Krug released the solo-created '' Sunset Rubdown'' EP in January. This w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |