Released in 2009, Know Better Learn Faster stands as a defining moment in Thao & The Get Down Stay Down's catalog. Forged through extensive touring, the band arrived at this record as a tightened, energized trio, channeling that road-worn chemistry into something vibrant and fully realized.
The album finds Thao navigating the wreckage of love with unflinching honesty and poetic grace, balancing near-obsessive emotional detail with a sharp, infectious energy. The songwriting spans a broad range of influences while staying true to the band's distinct voice — clever, expressive, and driven by an exuberance that makes even heartbreak feel worth dancing to.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Release Date: 08/14/2026
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TRACKS
02. Cool Yourself
03. When We Swam
04. Know Better Learn Faster
05. Body
06. The Give
07. Good Bye Good Luck
08. Trouble Was For
09. Oh. No
10. Fixed It!
11. Burn You Up
12. But What of the Strangers
13. EasyFormat Details
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