The 2023 album "V" from Unknown Mortal Orchestra, released on Jagjaguwar, continues the project's exploration of psychedelic funk and R&B. The album was primarily recorded in Nielson's home studio in Portland, Oregon, with additional sessions in Hawaii and Mexico City.
- The album was preceded by the singles "First World Problems," "Weekend Wars," and "I Want To Be The One."
- "V" features contributions from Nielson's father, Kody, on steel guitar and his daughter, Patience, on backing vocals.
- The album received generally positive reviews, with critics noting its consistent quality and mature songwriting.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra is the psychedelic rock project of New Zealand-born, Portland-based Ruban Nielson. He is known for his distinctive blend of lo-fi funk, R&B, and psychedelic rock. This 2023 release, "V," arrived after a five-year gap since the previous studio album, "Sex & Food."
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