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TV On The Radio: Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes - 20th Anniversary (180g, Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP
TV On The Radio

Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes - 20th Anniversary Edition (180g, Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP - PRE-ORDER

Touch And GoSKU lp-15363

unique + ambitious 2004 debut from NYC art rockers, expanded w/ bonus tracks
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"Twenty years ago, Brooklyn-based band TV on the Radio released their critically acclaimed debut album, Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes. In celebration, on November 15, Touch and Go Records will release an anniversary edition of the project with five bonus tracks, two of which are previously unreleased tracks. The first, 'Final Fantasy,' is out now and is an early demo of what became the song 'Bomb Yourself.'" - Touch And Go

Original Lab review:

Debut full length from one of the most unique bands to come out of New York at the start of the century. TV On The Radio seemed to come out of nowhere with their debut EP Young Liars. Their sound was a blend of post punk and doo wop with heavy experimental tendencies. The twin powerhouse vocals of Tunde Adebimpe and Kyp Malone were buoyed by Dave Sitek's inventive production. It was challenging and accessible all at the same time, creating hi expectations for Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes. Fortunately, the album further fine tuned their sound into something that was deeper, darker, and denser than their debut EP. Adepimbe's vocals grew to be more distinctive and captivating, while the production became evermore ambitious. The group brought in elements of soul, jazz, spirituals and psychedelic rock in a way that no other indie band has done before or since. However creative the group was musically they were just as earnest and determined with the songs' subject matter. Adepimbe tackled issues like race and the more subtle politics of relationships, along with anti war themes in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The album moves through brooding and bleak moments to nostalgia invoking ecstasy. There are few dull moments on Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes, as TV On The Radio seem to have given everything that they have with the album.

  • 20th anniversary reissue w/ (5) rare bonus tracks on vinyl for the first time
  • red colored double vinyl pressing (please note: actual pressing color and packaging may differ from mock-up photo)
  • printed inner sleeves
  • limited edition
  • tracklist: 1. The Wrong Way 2. Dreams 3. King Eternal 4. Ambulance 5. Poppy 6. Don't Love You 7. Bomb Yourself 8. Wear You Out 9. Staring at the Sun 10. You Could Be Love 11. Staring At the Sun (demo) (Remastered) 12. New Health Rock (Remastered) 13. Modern Romance (Remastered) 14. Final Fantasy (2004 Recording) 15. Dry Drunk Emperor (2005 Recording)
  • original release year: 2004
  • music label: Touch And Go 2024
reviewed by Hank Ohs 01/2015

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UPC: 36172111510

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