Poison Season

Rock · 2015 · 15 tracks · 1h 3m

Poison Season

Destroyer's 2015 album, 'Poison Season,' is a grand, orchestral indie rock statement, blending Dan Bejar's signature enigmatic lyricism with lush, cinematic arrangements and jazz inflections. It's a s

August 24, 2015 · Hostess Entertainment Unlimited

'Poison Season' feels like a classic film noir soundtrack reimagined for a modern indie sensibility. Dan Bejar's distinctive croon guides you through a labyrinth of poetic observations, set against a backdrop of sweeping strings, brass flourishes, and a rhythm section that shifts from languid to driving. It's an album for the thoughtful, the melancholic, and anyone who appreciates music that demands your full attention, rewarding it with layers of sonic and lyrical depth. Pitchfork praised its 'grand, romantic gestures,' while AllMusic highlighted its 'lush arrangements and sophisticated songwriting,' making it a standout for those who crave intellectual and emotional richness.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks · 1h 3m

01

Times Square, Poison Season I

2:33

02

Dream Lover

3:49

03

Forces From Above

5:52

04

Hell

3:18

05

The River

3:36

06

Girl in a Sling

3:05

07

Times Square

4:11

08

Archer on the Beach

4:56

09

Midnight Meet the Rain

3:25

10

Solace’s Bride

3:44

11

Bangkok

5:14

12

Sun in the Sky

5:34

13

Times Square, Poison Season II

3:02

14

Forces From Above (DJ johnedwardcollins@gmail.com remix)

5:56

15

Times Square, Poison Season

4:54

Moments Worth Listening For

The dramatic orchestral crescendo and Bejar's impassioned delivery on 'Times Square, Poison Season,' building from a sparse piano intro to a full, sweeping arrangement.

The unexpected, vibrant saxophone solo that cuts through the melancholic haze in 'Archer on the Beach,' providing a moment of jazz-inflected urgency.

The way the drums and bass lock into a driving, almost motorik groove on 'Dream Lover,' propelling the track forward while Bejar's vocals remain coolly detached.

The stripped-back, intimate piano and vocal performance on 'Bangkok,' offering a stark contrast to the album's more maximalist moments, highlighting Bejar's lyrical precision.

Reviews

Pitchfork

AllMusic

Where This Album Departs

How does Poison Season sound next to the rest of Destroyer's catalogue?

Violin+2.4σ

The instrumentation foregrounds violin far more than the catalogue usually does.

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