"Kurt Wagner stated, 'People seem to really like this one!' referring to the single 'Weakened,' which features a six-piece choir and castanets as the only percussion."
"Wagner described his inspiration for the album, saying, 'I wanted to make a record that emulated this kind of music,' referencing the raw beauty of lined out singing."
"The album reflects roots in Scottish and Appalachian gospel music, with Wagner noting the spontaneous call and response nature of lined out singing that began in the late 1800s."
Lambchop has released a new album titled 'Punching the Clown,' produced by Ryan Olson and featuring Justin Vernon on banjo. The single 'Weakened' showcases a six-piece choir and minimal percussion, specifically castanets. Kurt Wagner, the band's principal, recorded the album at Vernon's studio, drawing inspiration from Scottish and Appalachian gospel music. Wagner expressed a desire to emulate the raw beauty of lined out singing, a form of acapella that emphasizes simplicity and the power of the human voice. The band has announced a limited U.S. tour before heading to Europe.
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