(photography by David Ewald)
Coming September 17 October 8 – ‘Gala’, the first new album from Joel RL Phelps & The Downer Trio since 2004’s ‘Customs’, a record praised by Pitchfork’s Stephen M. Deunser for it’s “darkly existential drama and gravity”. On the Troy Glessner – recorded ‘Gala’, Joel, guitarist/bassist Robert Mercer & drummer William Herzog have returned with what might be their most powerful work to date. There are very few songwriters on this continent that can rival the former Silkworm guitarist/vocalist Phelps, and his lyrical & instrumental prowess is as keen as ever.
Recorded in 2013 at The Castle (Kent, WA) ; 11 new songs. First 200 copies on clear 150gr. vinyl. Preorder yours here.
UK/EU customers can order ‘Gala’ from Damnably.
Canadian customers can order the album from Triple Crown Audio Recordings .