Battles-Mirrored
The album is a little on the manic side, and perhaps one of the most avant-garde sounding albums that I’ve listened to in 2007. Definitely RIYL Animal Collective. Their album will be released May14th via Warp and, here’s some more news from the label:
Battles have arrived with their new single ‘Atlas’, its video, their debut album and an extensive live tour.‘Atlas’ drops 2nd April, featuring a remix from Kompakt’s DJ Koze. This release marks the bands first newly recorded material for Warp, following on from 2006’s EP compilation EP C / B EP.The video was directed by New York based photographer Timothy Saccenti.WATCH THE NEW BATTLES VIDEO FOR ‘ATLAS’PREORDER ATLAS SINGLE FROM WARPMARTThis single precedes their debut full-length LP, ‘Mirrored’ due May 14th. A short clip from album track Leyendecker is up on the Warp homepage just now!Battles will embark on an extensive tour beginning 20th March in the US, making their way over to the UK and the rest of Europe in May. The video gives a glimpse of what they’re like to watch live…
From the upcoming album-Mirrored
Battles-Atlas[mp3]
Battles-Leyendecker[mp3]