Recorded in Topanga Canyon with veteran producer Dave Harrington, "Death Jokes" represents a stark, self-produced departure from the more fleshed-out arrangements of its predecessor, "Freedom." The album sees McMahon wrestling with mortality and the everyday, with lyrics often delivered in a near-conversational whisper.
- The album was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic and reflects a period of intense introspection for McMahon.
- "Death Jokes" was released on May 10, 2024, via Sub Pop Records.
- The release has been described as Amen Dunes' most personal and vulnerable work to date.
Damon McMahon is the New York-based artist behind Amen Dunes, a project that emerged from the fertile experimental rock scene of the late 2000s. McMahon has consistently explored themes of spirituality, intimacy, and the search for meaning through a blend of psychedelic rock, ambient, and folk influences.
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