Name: The Art of Pretending to Swim
Brand: Villagers

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Heavyweight Black Vinyl.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-09-21

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PIAS

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Standard:20

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0887828042814

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

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Artist

Villagers

Genre GB

Singer Songwriter

Label GB

Domino

Domino is an independent label founded in Putney, South West London by *a694357* and his partner Jacqui Rice in 1993. The label initially focused on American acts such as *Sebadoh*, *Pavement* or *Royal Trux* before signing British acts in the late '90s.

The label operates a US division, located in Brooklyn, which output was initially identified by its own catalogue number schemes, DOMUS then DNO (used until 2013), when the releases handled by the UK headquarters are identified by WIG (albums) and RUG (singles and EPs) catalogue numbers.

The company operating the label, *Warp Records*, diversified, establishing a publishing arm and a series of labels (*Double Six Recordings*, *Weird World Record Co.*, *Rephlex*, ...).

Villagers is an indie folk band hailing from Dublin, Ireland. Formed in 2008, the band has gained a dedicated following with their unique sound and heartfelt lyrics. Drawing inspiration from various genres, Villagers' music combines elements of folk, rock, and alternative to create a truly captivating listening experience.

With influences ranging from Fionn Regan to Laura Marling, Villagers have carved out their own distinct musical identity. Their introspective songwriting and haunting melodies have garnered critical acclaim and earned them comparisons to renowned artists such as Damien Jurado and José González.

Whether it's the delicate guitar work or the emotive vocals of *Conor O'Brien*, Villagers' music has a way of resonating with listeners on a deep level. Fans of indie folk acts like Great Lake Swimmers and Lisa Hannigan will find themselves drawn to the evocative storytelling found within each track.

Always restless and inventive while always true to the power and glory of song-writing and melody, Conor O’Brien has made another great leap forward with Villagers’ fourth studio album, The Art Of Pretending To Swim, released by Domino. Following the exquisitely sparse, intimate aura of 2015’s Darling Arithmetic, O’Brien’s new record reconnects with the multi-faceted approach of Villagers’ 2010 album debut Becoming A Jackal and 2013’s {Awayland} while adding a new-found soulfulness, rhythmic nous and dazzling panoply of sonic detail, both analogue and digital, creating feverish moods while writing effortlessly accessible tunes. Balanced with subtle aspects and lyrical themes that embrace existential fears and hopes in this desperate, technologically-centred dystopian age, The Art Of Pretending To Swim is the most brilliantly realised Villagers album to date. The album was written, produced, mixed and primarily performed by Conor O’Brien in his Dublin studio.

2LP - Limited Version - Heavyweight Black Vinyl that includes Red vinyl 10” of a 12-minute version of Ada and B-side This Is The Art Of Pretending To Swim.

The Art of Pretending to Swim

Music GB

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