Why Hasn't Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared? by Deerhunter, released 18 January 2019, includes the following tracks: "Greenpoint Gothic", "What Happens To People?", "Futurism", "Plains" and more.
This version of Why Hasn't Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared? comes as a 1xCD. - .. EVERYTHING ALREADY DISAPPEARED?
Deerhunter's eighth LP forgets the questions and makes up unrelated answers. It gets up, walks around, it records itself in several strategic geographic points across North America. It comes home, restructures itself and goes back to bed to avoid the bad news. From the opening harpsichord and piano figures of "Death in Midsummer," it is impossible to tell where the record came from. Is "No One's Sleeping" an outtake of an aborted Kinks recording session in 1977 Berlin with Eno producing? No. That is nostalgia. If there is one thing Deerhunter are making clear it is that they have exhausted themselves with that toxic concept.
"Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared?" is a CD album by the American indie rock band Deerhunter, released through the renowned label collective 4AD / Beggars Group / Indigo. Musically, the record blends art rock, indie, and subtle psychedelic elements into a dense, atmospheric whole marked by melodic guitars, haunting keyboards, and thoughtful, often existential lyrics. The songs move between hypnotic mid-tempo tracks and more direct, pop-leaning moments, all framed by an experimental production that still remains accessible. Lyrically, the album reflects on themes such as transience, social upheaval, and the fragility of modern life, giving the work a reflective and sometimes dystopian tone. The CD format offers the full studio album in a carefully sequenced running order that underscores the flow and narrative arc of the songs.
Deerhunter, formed in Atlanta, are known for their innovative mix of indie rock, noise, ambient textures, and pop sensibility. Over the years they have built a strong reputation in the alternative scene with critically acclaimed albums and an evolving, adventurous sound. Their records are frequently praised by music critics and have appeared on numerous end-of-year best-of lists, establishing Deerhunter as one of the most influential indie bands of their generation.
The album appears under the umbrella of 4AD in collaboration with Beggars Group and Indigo, a constellation that stands for high artistic standards in the independent sector. 4AD is internationally recognized for its carefully curated roster and distinctive visual and sonic aesthetic, while Beggars Group acts as a leading independent music group that supports artists with long-term, artist-friendly structures. Indigo functions as an important distribution and partner in the German-speaking and European market, ensuring that demanding indie productions reach a broad audience through professional distribution and marketing. Together, these companies signal that this CD release focuses on artistic integrity, strong sound quality, and a long-term presence in the catalog, rather than short-lived trends.
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Jewel case
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Target audience
Adult
Song titles
Disc 1:
1 Death In Midsummer
2 No One'S Sleeping
3 Greenpoint Gothic
4 Element
5 What Happens To People?
6 Detournement
7 Futurism
8 Tarnung
9 Plains
10 Nocturne
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