Name: Making A Door Less Open
Brand: Car Seat Headrest

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OLE1571CD

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2020-05-05

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Supplier US

Beggars Group

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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191401157124

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

Artist

Car Seat Headrest

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Matador

Car Seat Headrest is the project of Seattle singer/songwriter Will Barnes, also known as Will Toledo. With his introspective and raw lyrics, Car Seat Headrest has gained a dedicated following since its inception in 2010. The music blends elements of indie rock, lo-fi production, and catchy melodies to create a unique sound that resonates with listeners.
Known for his prolific output, Toledo has released numerous albums and EPs under the Car Seat Headrest moniker. His honest and relatable songwriting explores themes of love, mental health, and self-discovery. Drawing inspiration from bands like Pavement and Guided by Voices, Car Seat Headrest's music is characterized by its confessional nature and infectious hooks.
With each release, Car Seat Headrest continues to evolve their sound while staying true to their DIY roots. Their live performances are energetic and captivating, showcasing Toledo's talent as both a vocalist and guitarist. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their music, Car Seat Headrest offers an authentic listening experience that will leave you wanting more.

Making A Door Less Open, the new album from Car Seat Headrest and the first set of brand-new songs since 2016’s Teens Of Denial, is set for release on 1st May 2020. The album will be available on vinyl and CD featuring distinct tracklists and mixes for each product.

Created over the course of four years, Making a Door Less Open is the result of a fruitful “collaboration” between Car Seat Headrest, led by Will Toledo, and 1 Trait Danger, a CSH electronic side project consisting of drummer Andrew Katz and Toledo’s alternate persona, “Trait.” To realize this, the band recorded the album twice: once live with guitars, drums and bass, and once in a MIDI environment using purely synthesized sounds. During the mixing process, the two approaches were gradually combined using elements of each, with additional overdubs.

In this way, Making A Door Less Open sees Toledo embarking on new and imaginative roads to songwriting and recording, placing emphasis on the individual songs, each with its own “special energy,” rather than attempting to draw a coherent storyteller narrative through the album as he has in the past, resulting in his most dynamic and open-ended work to date.

Comprised of Will Toledo, Andrew Katz (drums), Ethan Ives (guitar) and Seth Dalby (bass), Car Seat Headrest has either released 11 or three albums to date, depending on the way you look at it. A prolific songwriter, Toledo took his moniker from making early recordings in the private environment of his family’s car, releasing a dozen self-recorded and produced albums on Bandcamp and building a tight-knit following. Toledo has since gone from an empty five-seater to selling out tours and filling festival main stages. 2015’s Teens of Style was a collection of songs from his early years. The band’s proper Matador debut, Teens of Denial, followed in 2016 and catapulted them to overnight commercial success and widespread critical acclaim, as well as highlighting Toledo as a prodigious lyricist. 2018’s Twin Fantasy, an epic re-imagination of an album originally released in 2011, demonstrated newfound scale, depth and ambition.

Making A Door Less Open

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