Name: The Shadow I Remember
Brand: Cloud Nothings

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CAK149LP

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Clear

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Spectral Light Whirl Vinyl.

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Discogs ID

[r17527276]

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-02-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

677517014914

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / clear

CAK149CD

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Download code: No

4 Panel Digipack.

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677517014921

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Cloud Nothings

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Carpark

Carpark is an independent record label based in Washington, D.C. with a focus on electronic, experimental and synth-pop sounds. Founded in New York City in 1999, Carpark has been a prominent player in the music industry for over two decades. Since its relocation to D.C. in 2005, the label has continued to nurture and promote innovative artists who push boundaries and challenge conventions.

With a diverse roster of talented musicians, Carpark has become synonymous with cutting-edge music that defies categorization. From *Toro y Moi*'s dreamy electro-pop to *Speedy Ortiz*'s raw indie rock, each artist on the label brings their own unique style and perspective to the table.

As an influential force in the music scene, Carpark consistently releases groundbreaking albums that captivate listeners worldwide. With their finger on the pulse of emerging trends and sounds, they have earned a reputation for discovering exciting new talent before anyone else.

Cloud Nothings is an indie rock band hailing from Cleveland, Ohio. The band was founded in 2009 by singer-songwriter Dylan Baldi. With their unique sound and captivating lyrics, Cloud Nothings has quickly gained a dedicated following in the music industry. Their raw and energetic performances have earned them critical acclaim and a reputation for delivering unforgettable live shows. From their humble beginnings to their current success, Cloud Nothings continues to push boundaries and redefine the indie rock genre.

Vinyl variants, bonus material and signed editions exclusively available from Rough Trade.

For a band that resists repeating itself, picking up lessons from a decade prior is the strange route Cloud Nothings took to create their most fully-realized album. Their new record, The Shadow I Remember, marks eleven years of touring, a return to early songwriting practices, and revisiting the studio where they first recorded together. In a way not previously captured, this album expertly combines the group’s pummeling, aggressive approach with singer-songwriter Dylan Baldi’s extraordinary talent for perfect pop. To document this newly realized maturity, the group returned to producer Steve Albini and his Electrical Audio studios in Chicago, where the band famously destroyed its initial reputation as a bedroom solo project with the release of 2012 album Attack on Memory.

Another throwback was Baldi’s return to constant songwriting à la the early solo days, which led to the nearly 30 demos that became the 11 songs on The Shadow I Remember. Instead of sticking to a tried-but-true formula, his songwriting stretched out while digging deeper into his melodic talents. “I felt like I was locked in a character,” Baldi says of becoming a reliable supplier of heavy, hook-filled rock songs. “I felt like I was playing a role and not myself. I really didn’t like that role.” More frequent writing led to the freedom in form heard on The Shadow I Remember. What he can’t do alone is get loud and play noisily, which is exactly what happened when the entire band— bassist TJ Duke, guitarist Chris Brown, and drummer Jayson Gerycz—convened.

The band had more fun in the studio than they’ve had in years, playing in their signature, pulverizing way, while also trying new things. The absurdly catchy Nothing Without You includes a first for the band: Macie Stewart of Ohmme contributes guest vocals. Elsewhere, celebrated electronic composer Brett Naucke adds subtle synthesizer parts. The songs are kept trim, mostly around the three-minute mark, while being gleefully overstuffed. Almost every musical part turns into at least two parts, with guitar and drums opening up and the bass switching gears. “That’s the goal—I want the three-minute song to be an epic,” Baldi says. “That’s the short version of the long-ass jam.”

The Shadow I Remember

Music GB

Discover The Shadow I Remember by Cloud Nothings on Carpark. Limited Edition LP, Tape, CD - Rough Trade Exclusive. A fully-realized album capturing the band's pummeling approach and pop talent.