HomeDestroyerDan’s Boogie
Dan’s Boogie
Rock · 2025 · 9 tracks · 36m

Dan’s Boogie

A curated collection showcasing Destroyer's unique blend of sophisticated indie rock and chamber pop, "Dan's Boogie" highlights Dan Bejar's more rhythmically nuanced and melodically rich compositions,

March 28, 2025 · Merge Records

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"Dan's Boogie" is the sound of a master craftsman surveying his own intricate architecture, pulling together threads of sophisticated rhythm, lush orchestration, and his inimitable, wryly poetic voice. This isn't a literal boogie, but rather Bejar's unique interpretation of groove, where a slinking bassline or a jazz-inflected drum pattern underpins a world of existential musings and romantic flourishes. It's an album for those who appreciate music that invites deep listening, rewarding attention with layers of meaning and unexpected beauty. Own it for a curated journey into the more propulsive, yet still deeply contemplative, side of one of indie rock's most singular voices.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks · 36m
01
The Same Thing as Nothing at All
5:00
02
Hydroplaning Off the Edge of the World
4:50
03
The Ignoramus of Love
3:34
04
Dan’s Boogie
3:48
05
Bologna
4:24
06
I Materialize
1:19
07
Sun Meet Snow
3:37
08
Cataract Time
8:00
09
Travel Light
2:25
Moments Worth Listening For
The unexpected brass fanfare that erupts midway through a seemingly placid track, injecting a jolt of sophisticated energy.
A particular lyrical couplet, delivered with Bejar's signature deadpan wit, that suddenly illuminates a profound truth.
The way a simple, repetitive piano motif gradually blossoms into a full orchestral arrangement, building a sense of grand melancholy.
A slinking bassline and understated drum groove that anchor a swirling tapestry of synths and strings, creating a subtle, irresistible momentum.
Reviews

How does Dan’s Boogie sound next to the rest of Destroyer's catalogue?

Self Examination+0.9σ

The writing leans a touch further into self examination than the rest of the catalogue.

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