Lankum – False Lankum (2-LP Vinyl)
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Dublin's Lankum have spent years expanding what traditional Irish folk music can hold, stretching centuries-old songs into dense, drone-heavy arrangements that owe as much to minimalism and dark ambient music as to the sessions tradition. *False Lankum* arrived as one of the most critically recognized folk records in recent memory, drawing listeners who'd never set foot near a ceili alongside longtime devotees of the form.
From the start, Dublin’s Lankum planned for False Lankum, their fourth record and third for Rough Trade, to feel like a complete piece – a progression and a journey for the listener. They explain, “we wanted to create more contrast on the record so the light parts would be almost spiritual and the dark parts would be incredibly dark, even horror inducing.” The album’s 12 tracks, composed of 10 traditional songs and two originals, show the four-piece using a new palate to color their sound in an increasingly experimental way, alongside longtime producer John ‘Spud’ Murphy.
Tracklist
Side A
Side B
Side C
Side D
UPC: 191402039214
Label: Rough Trade Us
Release Date: 3.24.23
Format: LP Vinyl