Name: Drift
Brand: The Men

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SBR191cd

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2018-03-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Secre­tly

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

616892555940

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

SBR191lp-C1

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Extended format: Yes

Indie exclusive deep drift colored vinyl. Includes download code.

616892555841

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

SBR191lp

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Black Vinyl. Includes download code.

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616892555742

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

Artist

The Men

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Sacred Bones Records

The Men are an American rock band formed in Brooklyn, New York in 2008. Known for their energetic and raw sound, the band has released several critically acclaimed albums over the years. With influences ranging from punk to country, The Men have created a unique blend of genres that sets them apart from other bands in the industry.
Since their formation, The Men have toured extensively and gained a loyal fan base around the world. Their live performances are known for their high energy and passionate delivery, leaving audiences wanting more. With each album release, The Men continue to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories.
With a discography that spans over a decade, The Men have established themselves as one of the most influential bands in the indie rock scene. Their music resonates with listeners who appreciate honest lyrics and powerful instrumentals. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their sound, experiencing The Men's music is an immersive journey that will leave you craving more.

Drift is the seventh full-length by NYC rock polymaths The Men.

On Drift, The Men return to their longtime label Sacred Bones Records and explore the openness that Devil Music helped them find. The immediately evident result of that exploration is the experimental quality of much of the material on Drift. Songwriters Mark Perro and Nick Chiericozzi chase their muses down a few dozen thrilling rabbit-holes over the course of the album’s nine tracks. The songs on Drift veer in a number of directions, but notably, almost none of them feature a prominent electric guitar. The lone exception, Killed Someone, is a rowdy riff-rocker, worthy of the finest moments of the band’s now-classic Leave Home and Open Your Heart albums. The rest of the album drives down stranger highways. Secret Light is an improvisation based on an old piano riff of Perro’s. Maybe I’m Crazy is a synth-driven dancefloor stomper for long after last call. Rose on Top of the World and When I Held You in My Arms are paisley-hued, psyched-out jams with big, beating hearts. The album was recorded to 2" tape with Travis Harrison (Guided by Voices) at Serious Business Studios in Brooklyn. A whole pile of instruments was involved — synths, strings, sax, steel, harmonica, tape loops, on top of the usual guitar, bass, and drums. Unlike recent releases from The Men, there aren’t many overdubs on Drift — a reflection of the personalities of its makers becoming less frantic, Chiericozzi suggests. In fact, the band removed a lot of the additional parts they tried adding early on, giving the final product a bit of a ghostly feel. The songs on Drift took giant leaps and trips from their beginnings only to find the band returning to the first spark of creation.

LP - Black Vinyl. Includes download code.

LP+ - Indie exclusive deep drift colored vinyl. Includes download code.