Name: Human Performance
Brand: Parquet Courts

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375 Media

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Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Release date

2016-04-08

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5125352

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883870081023

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5125351

883870081016

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Parquet Courts

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Rough Trade

Genre EU

Alternative / Modern

Rough Trade is a multinational label that was started by Geoff Travis in 1976 as a London record-shop. It quickly grew into an independent label and distributor, collaborating with notable labels such as 4AD, Factory Records, and One Little Indian. The label's catalogue numbering system for singles/EPs included prefixes like RT### and RTT###CD for different formats. Albums were numbered sequentially as ROUGH### with extensions for different formats.In the early 1990s, Rough Trade faced financial difficulties after expanding into the US market. The US branch was shut down and the German branch ended up in the Zomba Music Group. One Little Indian provided financing and took over the label in the UK, retaining ownership of key releases like A.R. Kane albums. Geoff Travis eventually regained control of Rough Trade around 1999–2000 and re-launched it alongside Tugboat Records.

Parquet Courts is a noise folk band hailing from New York City, USA. With their unique blend of genres, they have established themselves as one of the most influential and innovative acts in the music scene. Known for their raw energy and thought-provoking lyrics, Parquet Courts delivers an unforgettable live experience that captivates audiences worldwide.
Formed in [year], Parquet Courts quickly gained recognition for their distinctive sound and uncompromising approach to music. Drawing inspiration from various musical styles such as punk rock, indie rock, and post-punk, they have created a signature sound that defies categorization.
With critically acclaimed albums like [album name] and [album name], Parquet Courts has garnered a dedicated fan base who appreciate their fearless experimentation and authentic storytelling. Their songs tackle social issues with intelligence and wit, making them both relatable and thought-provoking.

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Parquet Courts release their new album 'Human Performance' on Rough Trade. Recorded over the course of a year against a backdrop of personal instability, 'Human Performance' massively expands the idea of what a Parquet Courts record can be. The sonic diversity, time, and existential effort that went into its creation makes 'Human Performance' Parquet Courts' most ambitious record to date. It's a work of incredible creative vision born of seemingly insurmountable adversity. It is also their most accessible record yet. It fizzes with neat pop songs. There are echoes of the velvet Underground's third album, mid '60's Rolling Stones, 'Marquee Moon's exploratory guitar duels and the punch of new wave Costello.

Human Performance

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