Life & Death of an American Fourtracke

~John Vanderslice

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John Vanderslice

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Official Release Date	Dec 08, 2009
Artist	John Vanderslice
Genre	Pop
Version	US
PAX-Code	PAX0005217504
Item Code	0789577603523

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Manufacturer: Afternoon Records

track listing

1. Fiend in a Cloud2. Me and My 4243. Underneath the Leaves4. Interlude #45. The Mansions6. Nikki Oh Nikki7. Kyoto Pond8. Amitriptyline9. Greyhound10. Interlude #511. Cool Purple Mist12. From Out Here13. Fiend in a Cloud, Pt. 2

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With three records in just two years, John Vanderslice is already proving himself to be a prolific songwriter who can put together an admirable concept record. Like Time Travel Is Lonely, The Life and Death of an American Fourtracker tells a story of solitude and, ultimately, the downfall of its protagonist. A boy obsessed with producing home recordings may not sound as sad as someone stuck in Antarctica without communication, but through Vanderslice's lyrics and wonderful arrangements, a powerful misfortune emerges. With help once again from indie rock friends such as Spoon, Death Cab for Cutie, and Beulah, he shows a developing interest in peculiar sounds as well as chamber pop, most notably on "The Mansion," which blossoms into a jubilant chorus. The examination of a recording device in "Me and My 424" establishes a sense that this genuine tale isn't too far from being autobiographical. And given Vanderslice's number of hours spent in his Tiny Telephone studio, it wouldn't be a surprise.