Hovvdy - Hovvdy (Indie Exclusive Translucent Blue Vinyl)

A self-titled statement piece, Hovvdy's fifth album fits with the comfortable confidence of faded blue jeans. Underlining years of hyperreflective,deeply-fan-beloved songwriting, the 19-track sequence draws together swirling piano lines and vivid production under the cohesive vision of longtime friends Charlie Martin and Will Taylor. Hovvdy boldly broadens the scope of the Texas duo's songwriting in a new partnership with Toronto-based outletArts & Crafts. The expansive double album presents a true co-production between Hovvdy and their frequent collaborators, Andrew Sarlo (Bon Iver, Big Thief) and Bennett Littlejohn (bassist, multi-instrumentalist). An unprecedented focus on live takes further peels the band's early slowcore layers to show dazzling dynamic range, from the country feel of Portrait to the bombastic drums of Meant. Never staying still too long, Hovvdyeasily folds introspection into their big, fearless choruses. Always guided with a gentle hand, the listener lands right there in the room, to witness the spontaneous synchronicity of Charlie and Will's shared songcraft.