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"Exploding Head" is the second studio album by the New York-based noise rock band A Place to Bury Strangers, released in October 2009. It marks the group's first release under the independent label Mute Records after their self-titled debut. The album is characterized by its densely layered guitar effects, heavy use of distortion, and aggressive percussion, drawing heavy influence from 1980s shoegaze and post-punk movements. This sonic density serves as a committed effort to translate the band's notoriously loud and visceral live performances into a studio recording.
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When did A Place to Bury Strangers release *Exploding Head*?
*Exploding Head* is the second studio album by the New York-based noise rock band A Place to Bury Strangers, released in October 2009. It marked a significant milestone as their first release under the independent label Mute Records.
What record label released A Place to Bury Strangers' *Exploding Head*?
The album was released by the renowned independent record label Mute Records. This partnership helped bring the band's notoriously loud, dense wall of sound to a wider international audience.
Why is the album called *Exploding Head*?
The title is a direct reference to the band's reputation for playing some of the loudest, most physically intense live shows in the underground scene. The heavily distorted, fuzz-drenched sound on the record perfectly captures that overwhelming sonic experience.
What genre of music is *Exploding Head* by A Place to Bury Strangers?
The album is firmly rooted in the noise rock and shoegaze genres. It combines the abrasive, fuzzy elements of earlier post-punk with massive, effect-pedal-heavy guitar tones reminiscent of bands like The Jesus and Mary Chain.
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