{"product_id":"cults_host_2020_mdl","title":"HOST","description":"THE NEW YORK DUO'S FOURTH ALBUM.Comprised of multi-instrumentalist singer Madeline Follin and multi-instrumentalist Brian Oblivion, the New York duo Cults returns to the Sinderlyn label with their fourth album titled 'Host'. For this new album, Madeline overcame her shyness to share her compositional ideas. What followed was a radical and fascinating re-imagination, both in the band's sound and its dynamics. 'Host' was co-produced by Cults and Shane Stoneback, mixed by John Congleton, and mastered by Heba Kadry. Loren Shane Hymphrey (Last Shadow Puppets, Florence and The Machine, Guards) is featured on drums.Written more collaboratively than ever before, and recorded for the first time primarily with live instruments, this collection of tracks marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band, fueled by newfound confidence and an unlimited appetite for experimentation.The songs are deceptively charming, with lush and airy arrangements that contrast with their dark lyrics. The production is rich, blending retro and futuristic palettes into a captivating swirl of high-definition indie rock and lo-fi bedroom pop. As its title suggests, 'Host' is an exploration of the sinister dynamics at play in a parasitic relationship; but rather than dwelling on discomfort, the album charts a cathartic journey toward freedom and autonomy, rejoicing in the power gained by standing one's ground and declaring independence from exploitation and manipulation.","brand":"Cults","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55311914860888,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0360\/files\/0858458007061.jpg?v=1760406131","url":"https:\/\/vinyles.com\/en-us\/products\/cults_host_2020_mdl","provider":"Vinyles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}