Name: Kaputt
Brand: Destroyer

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DOC046LP-C1

Colour

Clear

Colour details

Crystal Clear

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Discogs ID

[r20875921]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-11-05

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

617308003376

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Clear LPx2

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Download code: No

Extended format: No

2014-03-24

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Destroyer

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Dead Oceans

Dead Oceans is a US label based in Bloomington, Indiana. Established in 2007 by Ben Swanson, Chris Swanson, Darius Van Arman, and Phil Waldorf, it is closely affiliated with Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar. This label has become the home for renowned artists such as Mitski, Kevin Morby, Phoebe Bridgers, Khruangbin, and Slowdive.
With its roots deeply intertwined with other successful labels like Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar, Dead Oceans has established itself as a prominent force in the music industry since its inception in 2007. Founded by Ben Swanson, Chris Swanson, Darius Van Arman, and Phil Waldorf alongside Austin-based collaborator Phil Waldorf; this label continues to nurture exceptional talent.
The roster of Dead Oceans boasts an impressive lineup of diverse musicians who have gained recognition worldwide. Artists such as Mitski with her emotionally charged songs, Kevin Morby's introspective melodies, Phoebe Bridgers' hauntingly beautiful tunes, the mesmerizing sounds of Khruangbin and the ethereal shoegaze revivalists Slowdive all call Dead Oceans their current musical home.

Canadian indie rock band from Vancouver formed in 1995 and fronted by singer-songwriter Dan Bejar.

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What a surprise this album is from Vancouver's Dan Bejar, a man who has paid his dues since establishing the Destroyers brand in 1995. The sound he throws into the ring to underpin this album Kaputt lifts liberally from the musical embarrassment of early eighties Lounge Lizards such as Kenny G and David Sanborn, throws in a spice of Sade's Diamond Life and wraps it under the blanket of west coast based smooth jazz and studio 54 disco sounds. Yes it sounds a bit insane and on occasions you suspect that Bejar the architect of all this eccentricity could have found the words 'sectioned under the mental health' whispered by the studio producer. But it works and is often very funny to boot. This is much more than just a piece of 80s retro and like Gayngs recently evoking the ghost of 10cc here the key reference point is brian ferry all done up in a suave suit singing 'avalon' with saxophones blazing, but with cigarette ash smeared into the shiny lapels and with a bitter 'Morning after the Night Before' taste left in your mouth.

Kaputt

Music GB

Discover Kaputt by Destroyer on vinyl. Limited edition LP available exclusively at Rough Trade. A unique blend of 80s lounge, smooth jazz, and disco sounds.