Augustines Going For Adds

Augustines, formerly known as We Are Augustines, are ready to release the follow-up to their breakthrough album Rise Ye Sunken Ships. “Augustines Soar”, proclaimed Rolling Stone as it premiered the life-affirming “Now You Are Free” earlier this week, noting, “The first tracks from the new record, the arena-ready ‘Cruel City’ and now ‘Now You Are Free,’ lift Ships‘ roof-raising choruses to U2 levels of ambition with shout-along choruses and rollicking drums.” The new, self-titled album was recorded with co-producer Peter Katis at his residential Tarquin Studios. Katis (The National, Frightened Rabbit, Interpol, Jónsi) proved the ideal collaborator, helping focus the band’s driven pace and ample vision. Now based in Seattle, Augustines are eager to bring their brilliant new album to a worldwide audience keen for their return. ““The core of the record is the concept of a walkabout,” multi-instrumentalist Eric Sanderson said to Wall Street Journal. “Going on a journey to find—re-find—yourself after going through a life-changing experience.” The Wall Street Journal is currently streaming the album; click here to get a sneak peek. With its widescreen arrangements, joyous energy and elegiac grace, Augustines sees the band’s artistry ascending to new heights, giving a distinctly more optimistic perspective than the band’s bittersweet debut.

Recommended tracks: Track #2 “Cruel City”, track #3 “Nothing to Lose But Your Head”, track #9 “Now You Are Free”

RIYL: The National, Wu Lyf, Frightened Rabbit, Vampire Weekend

Going for Adds 1/27 & 1/28

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