The Thermals Explore 'Desperate Ground' on New LP

Published Jan 31, 2013

Earlier this month, Sub Pop announced a slate of reissues from Portland punks the Thermals . Now, as promised, they've announced a new LP.The album is called, and marks the group's first effort for Saddle Creek after albums on Sub Pop and Kill Rock Stars.The band has a long-standing relationship with the label, as a press release notes they all "have been bros for years. ... The Thermals have toured with Cursive, Hutch and Kathy put on the very first Bright Eyes show in Portland, and The Faint used to crash on Hutch's floor."The record was produced by John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., the Hold Steady) and will be available on April 16. The album art is available above, with the tracklisting below.1. Born to Kill2. You Will Be Free3. The Sunset4. I Go Alone5. The Sword By My Side6. You Will Find Me7. Faces Stay With Me8. The Howl of the Winds9. Where I Stand10. Our Love Survives