"Formal Growth in the Desert" finds Protomartyr continuing their exploration of alienation and decay, with a bit more polish than their earlier work, but no less grit. The record was produced by Stu Slayment and recorded at Sonic Ranch in Texas.
- The album reached number 97 on the UK Official Album Charts.
- The release was supported by a tour across North America and Europe.
- The album was named one of the best albums of 2023 by several music publications.
Protomartyr is a post-punk band from Detroit, Michigan, known for their blend of driving rhythms, angular guitars, and Joe Casey's distinctive baritone. The band's seventh album, "Formal Growth in the Desert," arrived at a point where they had established a solid international following and a reputation for critically acclaimed, thematically consistent LPs.
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