Lambchop - Showtunes
Lambchop - Showtunes
We’re thrilled to have partnered with Merge Records to offer a Grimey’s exclusive pressing of Showtunes, the new album from Lambchop! Out now, the Grimey’s exclusive version is pressed on orange & white swirl colored vinyl and is signed by Kurt. Due to the special nature of this release, preorders are limited to two (2) per format, per person / household.
The new album from Nashville's finest evolves from years of experimental compositions written by bandleader Kurt Wagner on the piano (a first for the lauded song-writer). It's described by the artist as almost a post-modern twist on the American Songbook/ballad genre. Think of it almost like the cosmic cousin to the likes of early Randy Newman, Tom Waits, Gershwin, etc.
This also marks the first-time use of a new back-up group that includes James McNew (Yo La Tengo), Ryan Olson (Gayngs), Andrew Broder, producer Twit One, Eric Slick (Dr. Dog) and others. This switch-up revisits the original Lambchop motto that “anyone could be part of Lambchop (so long as they behaved themselves)". Showtunes was recorded at Battle Tapes in Nashville with Jeremy Ferguson & album art was once again created by Elise Tyler. Available to order now on CD, the Grimeys exclusive orange & white swirl vinyl, in matte-coated gatefold jacket w/ spot gloss detail and autographed by Kurt Wagner, or limited edition translucent orange colored vinyl (Peak Vinyl); standard black vinyl has been delayed but are expected to ship out by the end of June 2021.