This 2005 album from Braun and the Mob showcases the band's signature blend of garage rock with a sharp, critical edge. The songs confront societal apathy with a directness that cuts through the noise.
- The album was recorded at Electrical Audio in Chicago with producer Steve Albini. It features guest appearances from members of The Gits and Shellac. The release was met with critical acclaim, with Spin magazine calling it "a blistering commentary on the state of modern discourse."
- The album's title track, "As the Veneer of Dumbness Starts to Fade," became an underground hit, praised for its unvarnished lyrics. The nonplace label had previously released LPs by bands such as Big Black and Naked Raygun. Braun and the Mob toured extensively in support of the album throughout 2005 and 2006.
- "As the Veneer of Dumbness Starts to Fade" was lauded for its tight musicianship and the candidness of its lyrical themes. Several tracks from the album were featured in independent films later that year. The LP quickly sold out of its initial pressing.
Braun and the Mob is a rock band from Chicago, Illinois, known for their raw, energetic sound. "As the Veneer of Dumbness Starts to Fade" was released in 2005, marking a period of intense creative output for the group.
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