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Wide Awake! is the 2018 studio album by American band Parquet Courts, released on Rough Trade Records. It was produced by Danger Mouse and expands on the group's post-punk style with funk, boogie, and dance-oriented rhythms. The lyrics engage with political and social themes alongside observations of urban life.
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Who produced Parquet Courts' Wide Awake!?
Wide Awake! was produced by Danger Mouse (Brian Burton), the acclaimed producer known for his work with The Black Keys, Gorillaz, and Adele. His production brought a new level of rhythmic focus and sonic polish to Parquet Courts' post-punk sound.
What genres and influences does Wide Awake! incorporate beyond post-punk?
The album expands Parquet Courts' sound with funk, boogie, and dance-oriented rhythms, particularly on tracks like the title song 'Wide Awake' and 'Almost Had to Start a Fight/In and Out of Patience.' These grooves, influenced by Danger Mouse's production, represent a significant departure from the more guitar-driven approach of the band's earlier albums like Light Up Gold.
What label released Wide Awake!?
Wide Awake! was released on Rough Trade Records in 2018. Rough Trade, historically associated with pioneering post-punk and indie acts such as The Smiths, The Strokes, and Wire, has been Parquet Courts' label home for several of their releases.
What political and social themes does Wide Awake! address?
The lyrics on Wide Awake! engage with contemporary political and social issues, addressing topics such as gentrification, labor exploitation, and political complacency. Songs like 'Before the Water Gets Too High' and 'Extinction' reflect the band's engagement with environmental and social justice concerns during the political climate of the late 2010s.
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