{"title":"The Walkmen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Walkmen are an American indie rock band formed in 2000. The band consists of Hamilton Leithauser on vocals and guitar, Paul Maroon on guitar and piano, Peter Bauer on bass and keyboards, Walter Martin on keyboards, bass, and tapes, and Matt Barrick on drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe band was created by combining members from two separate bands: Jonathan Fire*Eater (Martin, Maroon, and Barrick) and The Recoys (Leithauser and Bauer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith their unique blend of indie rock sound, The Walkmen have become a prominent figure in the music industry since their formation. Their captivating performances and heartfelt lyrics continue to resonate with fans around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lisbon-10th-anniversary-edition","title":"Lisbon - 10th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo celebrate the 10th Anniversary of The Walkmen's critically acclaimed album \u003ci\u003eLisbon\u003c\/i\u003e Bella Union release a very special double LP version of the album with five additional bonus songs. Remastered for vinyl and pressed on 140g silver LP. It also features new artwork - gatefold sleeve with inner sleeves. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bella Union","offers":[{"title":"Silver | LP | x2.","offer_id":50402325692747,"sku":"1145889","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/c57f373a-a30f-4088-9073-4447694c247c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726541154"},{"product_id":"lisbon-1","title":"Lisbon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Walkmen return with 'Lisbon', their sixth studio album, and their first for Bella Union records. 'Lisbon' is the follow-up to the highly-acclaimed 'you and me' which figured in many best of lists for 2008 and was described as 'intimate, intense and beautiful' by the guardian in a 5 star review. how do you follow an album as groundbreaking and heartbreaking as 'you and me'? the band spent two years driving between warehouses in philadelphia's girard avenue and brooklyn's gowanus canal where they would write the majority of the new record. however, it wasn't until a few inspiring trips to lisbon, portugal, that they established the album's tone. the album was recorded in two instalments - the first at ny's gigantic studios with 'you and me' engineer chris zane and in a couple of sessions in dallas, tx with john congleton who produced albums by st vincent and explosions in the sky. at the halfway point of 'lisbon' front man hamilton leithauser sings. \"victory, right beside me \/ victory, should be mine.\" arguably the album's sonic climax, the chorus also serves as an appropriate mission statement for a band on the receiving end of so much admiration but a few false starts. 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The album was produced by Phil Ek whilst Robin Pecknold sings harmonies on two songs on the record. \"We felt like it was time to make a bigger, more generous statement\" when describing the Walkmen's new album, lead singer Hamilton Leithauser portrays a band hitting maturity, comfortable in its mastery after a decade together. it's been ten years since the walkmen made their debut album, 'everybody who pretended to like me is gone'. ten years since critics attached them to a new york scene they never wanted to be part of. this spring the band played a series of 10th anniversary shows in the us that demonstrated how far they have outstripped their peers: two sets over two hours, no filler, rapturously received. the walkmen are the great new york band of their generation, making the best music of their career and filling their largest venues yet. their spot at the top of the bill at may's crossing brooklyn ferry festival, curated by the national, demonstrates the respect in which they are held by the current wave of bands making music in the city. when renowned producer phil ek approached the guys last year asking if they'd like to make a record with him, they travelled to the studio he uses in the woods outside seattle for the most intense recording sessions they had ever experienced. \"there can be something brittle about our sound,\" maroon says. \"he made it just a little bit warmer, a little bit stronger. when i play it in my car, it sounds strong, which i love.\" all five members of the band have kids now and if the impact of parenthood is hard to pin down in a single lyric, there is definitely a new openness and emotional honesty to the songs. most importantly, the old gang mentality has deepened, becoming something worthwhile and lasting. \"i'm very proud of what we've done. we've stayed friends and those friendships have grown,\" says bauer. \"we have survival experience and real love that children generate in your life.\" 'heaven' is a definitive statement of purpose and commitment, from a band at the peak of its powers that is finally winning the recognition it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bella Union","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50441363161419,"sku":"1012937","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/b16d50aa-7e74-48d2-9fd3-8950e34aec97_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726978275"},{"product_id":"you-and-me-sun-studio-edition","title":"You and Me: Sun Studio Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Walkmen release a new deluxe edition of one of their career highlights \u003ci\u003eYou and Me\u003c\/i\u003e. 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