The Acrobats

by Helvetia

The Acrobats cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 23 March 2008
  • Label: The Static Cult
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 52:10
  • Community rating: 3.81/5 from 5 ratings

Artists on this release: Brett Netson, Jim Roth, Adam Howrey, Jason Albertini, Tara DerYeghiayan, Canaan Dove Amber, Mike Johnson

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Helmed by former Duster member Jason Albertini, the project expands its lo-fi slowcore roots into significantly more rhythmic and intricately arranged territory. The lush, atmospheric production and hypnotic grooves make it a standout achievement in the Pacific Northwest indie rock canon.

Genres

Descriptors: Lo Fi, rhythmic, atmospheric, DIY, effects-laden

Tracklist

  1. The Acrobats (5:19)
  2. What It Did (3:11)
  3. Honest Gods (3:27)
  4. Harbored (3:50)
  5. Blasting Carolina (4:55)
  6. The Fever (4:06)
  7. Watermelon Sugar (6:14)
  8. Summer (5:25)
  9. Old New Bicycle (4:20)
  10. Hit The Sauce (4:21)
  11. Moving That Behind (4:06)
  12. The Outs (2:56)

Credits

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