Name: Supper
Brand: Smog

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-DC-235

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2003-03-18

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

781484023517

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Smog

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Drag City

<p>Smog is a project led by American musician and vocalist Bill Callahan. With his unique blend of folk, indie rock, and lo-fi aesthetics, Smog has been captivating audiences for decades. Known for his introspective lyrics and haunting melodies, Callahan's music delves into themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his sound, Smog's discography offers a rich tapestry of sonic exploration that is sure to leave a lasting impression.</p>

2003 album back in stock on vinyl. where 'dongs of sevotion' and 'rain on lens' switched between intimacy and distance like a game of cat-and-mouse, on this album callahan is strikingly direct from the beginning, generating an emotional and musical heat that hasn't been heard in his music since 'knock knock'. 'supper' begins with 'feather by feather,' which recounts a tale of moving on from a wild past with typically clever lyrics ("when they make the movie of your life/they're going to have to ask you to do your own stunts") and a gorgeous arrangement featuring steel guitars and sarabeth tucek's honeyed backing vocals. the song reflects the unabashedly pretty, vulnerable tone that marks most of the album's best moments, such as the philosophical, countrified 'vessel in vain,' on which callahan notes, "my ideals have got me on the run"; 'truth serum,' a wryly romantic duet with tucek; and the outstanding 'our anniversary,' which celebrates staying close to someone instead of running away from them. 'supper' also has its fair share of tough, strutting rockers, both for better (the witty, sexy 'morality') and for worse (the dour 'ambition'). while callahan's glimpses into the darker side of human nature have traditionally been among his finer moments, on this album they sound tired, even if they serve as a counterpoint to the rest of 'supper's gentle, easy grace. but even within the album's warm, natural feel, callahan offers a few unique twists and turns, such as the impressionistic 'driving,' which with its hushed vocals, syncopated drums and banjos, and fireworks(!), conjures the feeling of sitting in a car during a rainstorm. musically speaking, 'supper's most exciting track is 'butterflies drowned in wine,' which moves from a menacing, bluesy opening to velvets-inspired rock to a bittersweet, pedal steel-driven chorus. it teeters on the edge of chaos, but that just infuses the song with more drama and proves that callahan still has the ability to surprise. his last two albums also reflected his ongoing growth as an artist, but 'supper's settled but intriguing warmth is an even bigger step forward.

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