Parquet Courts delivered one of their most critically acclaimed works with Sunbathing Animal, a sharp and smart record that captures the essence of classic punk while channeling influences from Wire, Television, and the Velvet Underground. Originally released in 2014, this impeccably structured album showcases the band's newfound sense of control, with slow-burn cuts strategically placed to break up their signature steady crunch.
This 2025 reissue brings new life to an album that perfectly balances art-punk intelligence with raw energy, featuring coiled guitar breakdowns and the band's distinctive approach to alternative rock. Recorded on ½" magnetic tape at Brooklyn's Seaside Lounge and Woodridge's Outlier Inn, Sunbathing Animal captures the authentic analog sound that has made Parquet Courts essential listening for fans of thoughtful, guitar-driven rock music.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Rough Trade
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 11/28/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Bodies Made Of
A2. Black & White
A3. Dear Ramona
A4. What Color Is Blood
A5. Vienna II
A6. Always Back In Town
A7. She's Rolling
B1. Sunbathing Animal
B2. Up All Night
B3. Instant Disassembly
B4. Ducking & Dodging
B5. Raw Milk
B6. Into The Garden
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