Recorded with a full band at Montreal's Hotel 2 Tango, "Poison Season" captures Destroyer in a moment of maximalist ambition, with lush arrangements and Bejar's signature abstract lyrical narratives. It stands as a sprawling, ambitious work that cemented Destroyer's reputation for artistic growth and sonic exploration.
- The album was recorded with producer Phil Palazzolo at Hotel 2 Tango in Montreal, the same studio where Bejar recorded vocals for The New Pornographers' "Bill & Brenda."
- "Poison Season" reached No. 11 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart and No. 35 on the Independent Albums chart.
- The album's distinctive saxophone work was performed by multi-instrumentalist Cameron Anstee, who also contributed to the arrangements.
Dan Bejar is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose prolific career as Destroyer has spanned decades, marked by a distinctive vocal style and an ever-evolving experimental approach to indie rock. At the time of "Poison Season," Bejar was operating at a high level of critical and creative confidence, following the success of "Kaputt" and continuing to refine his unique lyrical and sonic palette.
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