Archer - Original Soundtrack, Volume 1

Description

Archer is more than just a parody, it's a brilliant satire. This long-running animated series features a blend of influences, going beyond the initial pastiche of spy fiction to extend into unexpected genres and settings. From solving a mystery on an island to black-tinged slogans that would make Sam Spade blush, Archer defines itself by its refusal to be defined, across 13 imaginative seasons.How did the series make this change of setting work so well? Strong, well-defined characters, excellently written comedic antics, and an immediately recognizable aesthetic — including killer music, of course. iam8bit is pleased to present the Archer vinyl soundtrack here. It includes selections from the seventh, eighth, and ninth seasons of Archer, the series from Floyd County Productions, which traverses a unique era. It's the perfect playground for renowned composer J.G. Thirlwell, who skillfully dances and dodges genres, motifs, and musical conventions, so skillfully that the music often surpasses the original works it pays homage to.Artist Kevin Wilson, a longtime friend of iam8bit, created the album cover, channeling the series' immediately recognizable style into a package worthy of any fan's record shelf (or, perhaps more fittingly, above their minibar). It's a must-have for any aspiring superspy.