album · September 21, 2018
The Art of Pretending to Swim
Domino Recording CoSee this day
indie rockalternative
The Art of Pretending to Swim is a sophisticated indie rock record that showcases Conor O'Brien's intricate songwriting and willingness to experiment with synthesized sounds.
- The album was recorded at Villagers' own studio in the band's hometown of Dublin.
- It features a guest appearance from poet Adam Doyle on the track "Adaffy."
- The album reached number 24 on the Irish Albums Chart.
Villagers is the project of Irish musician Conor O'Brien. At the time of this release, O'Brien was consolidating his distinct voice after exploring different sonic palettes on previous albums.
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