description Parquet Courts - Human Performance Overview
Human Performance is the third studio album by American post-punk band Parquet Courts, released in 2016 on Rough Trade Records. The band, formed in New York City and centered on songwriters Andrew Savage and Austin Brown, recorded the album at Dreamland Recording Studio in upstate New York. The album explores themes of urban alienation and domestic unease within the band's angular, guitar-driven sound, and was recognized with a Grammy nomination for best recording package.
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Where was Human Performance recorded?
Much of Human Performance was recorded at Dreamland Recording Studios in Hurley, New York. The converted church studio helped Parquet Courts create a fuller sound than on their earlier home-recorded releases.
Which songs from Human Performance are the best-known singles?
"Dust," "Berlin Got Blurry," and the title track were prominent singles from the album. "Berlin Got Blurry" combines Andrew Savage's deadpan vocals with a guitar line influenced by spaghetti-western soundtracks.
Why did Human Performance receive a Grammy nomination?
The nomination recognized the album's packaging rather than its music performance. Andrew Savage, who is also a visual artist, served as an art director for the physical release.
How does Human Performance relate to Parquet Courts' Monastic Living EP?
Human Performance followed the deliberately abrasive and largely instrumental Monastic Living EP. The 2016 album returned to tightly constructed songs while retaining the band's noise-rock and post-punk experimentation.
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