Here's to Shutting Up

by Superchunk

Overview

Based on the first few musical moments on the opening cut, "Late Century Dream," the verdict is in: Superchunk has matured into an intelligent pop/rock band with more going on than power chords and yelped vocals. Though indie purists may scoff at this revelation, Here's to Shutting Up is an enjoyable and refreshing collection that owes as much to the classic sounds of Brian Wilson or early-'70s David Bowie as it does to the punk ethic that established this band as an important alternative to the mainstream in the early '90s. Bursting out of the gate with "Rainy Streets" and the traditional country-tinged "Phone Sex," Superchunk flexes its melodic muscle with an array of textures, balancing a pedal steel with keyboards, acoustic/electric guitars, ambient noises, and strings. Producer Brian Paulson continues in the vein of the band's previous release, Come Pick Me Up, whipping up arrangements that serve the songs with clarity and precision playing. For those who need to rock there is "Art Class (Song for Yayoi Kusama)," and for those who need to reflect there is "The Animal Has Left Its Shell." ~ Tom Semioli

Product Details

Release Date:	10/22/2021
Label:	Merge
UPC:	0673855020112
Rank:	74454

Tracks

1. Late-Century Dream
2. Rainy Streets
3. Phone Sex
4. Florida's on Fire
5. Out on the Wing
6. The Animal Has Left It's Shell
7. Act Surprised
8. Art Class (Song for Yayoi Kusama)
9. What Do You Look Forward To?
10. Drool Collection

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Superchunk   Primary Artist
Laura Ballance   Bass
Jon Wurster   Drums
Mac McCaughan   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards
John Neff   Pedal Steel
Jim Wilbur   Guitar
Heather McIntosh   Cello
Anna Balka   Violin
Chris Lopez   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Superchunk   Composer,Producer
Laura Ballance   Composer
Jon Wurster   Composer
Mac McCaughan   Composer
Jim Wilbur   Composer
Brian Paulson   Producer
Daniel Coston   Photography