Name: Manticore
Brand: Shovels and Rope

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DUA23691

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-02-18

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0803020236912

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Artist

Shovels and Rope

Genre GB

Country / Americana

Label GB

Dualtone

Dualtone is a U.S.-based label that was founded in 2001. With a focus on folk, Americana, and indie rock genres, Dualtone has become known for its diverse roster of talented artists. The label prides itself on discovering and nurturing emerging talent while also working with established musicians to bring their music to a wider audience.

With an impressive catalog of releases, Dualtone has consistently delivered high-quality music that resonates with listeners. From *The Lumineers* to *Shovels & Rope*, the label has been home to some of the most exciting acts in contemporary music.

Whether you're a fan of heartfelt ballads or energetic indie anthems, Dualtone offers something for everyone. By blending traditional sounds with modern sensibilities, the label continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be a folk or indie rock artist in today's ever-evolving musical landscape.

Acclaimed rock duo Shovels and Rope release of their highly anticipated album, Manticore (Dualtone Music).

Originally planned as a stripped down, acoustic-leaning release, the songs on Manticore were written before the pandemic but recorded during. With the unplanned allotment of time, the celebrated duo of Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst reimagined the initial arrangements, resulting in 10 new songs that carve out their own distinct place in the Shovels and Rope canon in both sound and subject matter.

Opening the album is the pulsating first single "Domino," which looks at the iconic legend surrounding the death of James Dean. While "Domino" shoots out of the gate ablaze, Manticore is a more intimate album speaking to the human experience, some of it deeply personal. As fans have come to expect from Shovels and Rope, they hold nothing back. Their character driven narratives often reflect their own feelings about life, love and our ever-changing society. The latter is summed up on the other end of the spectrum from "Domino" with the contemplative album closer "Human Race."

Shovels and Rope has built a reputation as gifted storytellers with a sincerity and honesty that connects with people of all ages. On Manticore, Hearst and Trent find new ways to open themselves up and let the listener in, while offering so much to consider and even more to be grateful for.

Manticore

Music GB

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