John Darnielle’s long-running band completed their latest album at Memphis’ legendary Sam Phillips Recording earlier this year, just before lockdown sent everyone home. The 13-track record highlights their full-band energy and features a guest appearance from Al Green organist Charles Hodges on the lead single “As Many Candles as Possible.” It follows the home-recorded Songs for Pierre Chuvin, a solo collection that Darnielle released to raise money for his bandmates and crew back in April. –Sam Sodomsky
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