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On of Montreals seminal album The Sunlandic Twins, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Barnes followed up their 2004 Polyvinyl debut, Satanic Panic in the Attic, with what became the bands most commercially successful album to date. Originally released in April 2005, The Sunlandic Twins marked a significant turning point for of Montreal, showcasing Barnes evolving songwriting and a shift towards a more electronic and dance-oriented sound. The albums vibrant blend of synth-pop and psych rock helped cement its status as a fan favorite and a defining moment in the bands career. Iconic tracks like Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games and The Partys Crashing Us became some of the most beloved songs in the bands extensive catalog.
To celebrate the albums 20th anniversary, Polyvinyl is thrilled to announce a special edition reissue. Lovingly remastered by Glenn Schick, with a half-speed vinyl master by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios, The Sunlandic Twins (20th Anniversary Edition) features the original 13-track album along with a treasure trove of bonus material from the era, including previously unreleased tracks and rarities that offer a deeper glimpse into the creative process behind this mesmerizing record.
The Sunlandic Twins set Kevin Barnes on a path to becoming one of the most influential songwriters in independent pop music. The albums success paved the way for more critically acclaimed releases, numerous late-night TV appearancesincluding The Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Jimmy Fallonand brilliant collaborations with artists such as Solange, Janelle Monáe, and Jon Brion. of Montreal went on to perform across the globe, gracing festival stages at Coachella, Sasquatch!, Pitchfork Music Festival, and beyond, while also amassing hundreds of millions of streams worldwide.
The classic of Montreal album remastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studiosin honor of the 20th anniversary
2xLP pressed at 45 RPM. Repackaged on gold holographic stock with a booklet with never-before-seen sketches of the cover art from David Barnes and a foreword from Kevin Barnes.
Includes a digital download of the entire digital release, including the live show and all rarities, b-sides, covers, remixes
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