Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared?

1. Theycallmejhonn

   Jan 18, 2019

   10

   This is a more mature record, about a very lucid point of view about the contemporary world, no nostalgia involved. The lyrics reflect theThis is a more mature record, about a very lucid point of view about the contemporary world, no nostalgia involved. The lyrics reflect the modern society in a very raw, realistic projection, with topics like capitalism and death. Most of the themes are not about personal experiences like in Cryptograms or Halcyon Digest, instead this record talks from a "not much future left" perspective about the current situation. Which sounds sad, but i think is what Bradford Cox and company want to express with their art nowadays, and you can hear that a lot of thought has been put on the production of this album. Every song feels tight and very consistent, this is not a "we have to put another album out" situation. In recent years, the band perspective on life has changed, their desire to write about this topics feels justified and not forced.… Expand

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2. kauf7690

   Jan 18, 2019

   10

   Great production, amazing songwriting and instrumentation. Might be their best since Halcyon Digest.

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4. bickybicky

   Mar 11, 2019

   10

   Whilst the band has been releasing albums of with sonic integrity since Halceyon’s Digest, experimenting with new sounds on each successionaryWhilst the band has been releasing albums of with sonic integrity since Halceyon’s Digest, experimenting with new sounds on each successionary album, this new album shows Deerhunter taking a slightly more radical step in a strong direction. Bradford’s lyrics have matured and the band structure their sounds to provide various anthems... big sounds, solid production!… Expand

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5. charliequaker

   Feb 23, 2019

   8

   On their 8th official studio album, this iconic band from Atlanta, Georgia continues down a path of mellow-but-weird experimental indieOn their 8th official studio album, this iconic band from Atlanta, Georgia continues down a path of mellow-but-weird experimental indie pop/rock. The songs play like cohesive nuggets of subconscious creativity. Bradford Cox’ ability to combine accessible pop melodies with odd and unexpected elements remains entertainingly intact. The lyrics are imbued with a concerned, if somewhat distant, existential passion. Overall it’s a comfortably peculiar bit of indie pop that feels open and vaguely welcoming. Members/guests have played in Atlas Sound, Lotus Plaza, Moon Diagrams, Macha, The Dream Scene, Drinks, White Fence, more. While there’s nothing here that makes me sit up and say “Woah!”, “Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared?” is a pleasantly stimulating listen that holds the promise of unfolding revelations. Recommended.… Expand

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6. frankrog29

   Dec 7, 2019

   8

   Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared proves that Deerhunter is still the best American band. I would give this album an 8.5/10. The bandWhy Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared proves that Deerhunter is still the best American band. I would give this album an 8.5/10. The band went for more of a dream pop / indie pop sound this time around, using pianos, harpsichords, marimbas, and synthesizers. Unlike most Deerhunter albums, except for maybe Monomania, the music is very upbeat, even perky and bouncy, like Stereolab (of whom Bradford Cox is a big fan). However, the lyrics are probably Mr. Cox's darkest yet; all of the songs are about death. The album is probably Deerhunter's most psychedelic so far; "Greenpoint Gothic" is a very Stereolab instrumental, and "Detournement" is a dystopian-sounding electronic piece with an unnerving spoken word performance by Mr. Cox. The album is probably Deerhunter's most pop-oriented, too, but it is still avant garde. Overall, the band continue to both challenge and please with an album that sounds both pleasant and unnerving, like walking around in some future dystopian world.… Expand

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7. Ricko

   Apr 28, 2019

   8

   This is a record that encapsulates Deerhunter's career. It is an album that sees experimental psychedelia and melodic indie pop rock coexistThis is a record that encapsulates Deerhunter's career. It is an album that sees experimental psychedelia and melodic indie pop rock coexist harmoniously. It's neither the bands most experimental or straight up album but a good blend of both. It can also be said that its not their best nor their worst but sits somewhere in the middle. "What Happens To People" is a great song though and stands with their best.… Expand

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8. sammyanthony

   Mar 1, 2019

   6

   What a weird and irksome slant in retrospect. This Deerhunter's 8th album isn't their best, but still diverting, as they diversify all tracksWhat a weird and irksome slant in retrospect. This Deerhunter's 8th album isn't their best, but still diverting, as they diversify all tracks to make them less tedious. Some attempts weren't executed well enough resulted in vague conclusion.… Expand

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