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Better Nature (Revisited)
Rock · 2017 · 6 tracks · 26m

Better Nature (Revisited)

Silversun Pickups

A hushed, skeletal reimagining of synth-heavy anthems. Acoustic guitars and intimate vocals replace the wall of fuzz, revealing the fragile heart of the original songs.

October 13, 2017 · New Machine Recordings

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Better Nature (Revisited) is the sound of a high-energy rock band stepping out of the neon glare and into the cool, quiet shadows of an empty room. While the original 2015 album was defined by Jacknife Lee's propulsive, synth-heavy production and a massive wall of sound, this EP strips those layers away to reveal the skeletal beauty of the songwriting. It feels less like a performance and more like a private conversation, where the androgynous, breathy vocals of Brian Aubert and Nikki Monninger are given the space to truly resonate.

Tracklist · 6 Tracks · 26m
01
Nightlight (MNDR remix)
4:54
02
Circadian Rhythm (Last Dance) (JR JR remix)
5:18
03
Latchkey Kids (Joywave remix)
4:09
04
Nightlight (acoustic)
4:42
05
Circadian Rhythm (Last Dance) (acoustic)
3:49
06
Latchkey Kids (acoustic)
3:46
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the driving original to the skeletal acoustic version of Nightlight where the melody feels fragile.
The way Circadian Rhythm transforms into a delicate duet, highlighting the interplay between Brian Aubert and Nikki Monninger.
The subtle electronic pulses that remain underneath the acoustic strumming in Friendly Fires.
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How does Better Nature (Revisited) sound next to the rest of Silversun Pickups's catalogue?

Contemplative+4.0σ

Contemplative saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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