White Is Relic/Irrealis Mood Explained

White Is Relic/Irrealis Mood
Type:	studio
Artist:	of Montreal
Cover:	White is Relic Irrealis Mood cover.jpg
Alt:	Album cover
Released:	March 9, 2018
Genre:	Dance-rock^[1]
Length:	40:28
Label:	Polyvinyl
Producer:	Kevin Barnes
Prev Title:	Rune Husk
Prev Year:	2017
Next Title:	UR FUN
Next Year:	2020

White Is Relic/Irrealis Mood is the fifteenth studio album by American indie rock band of Montreal,^{[2] [3]} released on March 9, 2018.

Music

Singer Kevin Barnes said the album's sound was influenced by 1980s-style "extended dance mixes" and explained that he "also decided to abandon the 'live band in a room' approach."^[4] Barnes listed Angela Davis, Noam Chomsky, Chris Kraus, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Malcolm X, and Mark E. Smith as lyrical influences.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Donelson . Marcy . "White Is Relic/Irrealis Mood" - of Montreal . AllMusic . 10 December 2018 . "... offers convoluted yet catchy dance-rock that lures with flamboyant basslines ...".
2. News: Of Montreal Brings the Groove to 'White Is Relic / Irrealis Mood'. PopMatters. March 7, 2018. March 8, 2018.
3. News: Of Montreal: White Is Relic/Irrealis Mood Album Review Slant Magazine. Slant Magazine. March 8, 2018.
4. Web site: Blais-Billie. Braudie. Of Montreal Announce New Album White Is Relic/Irrealis Mood, Share New Song: Listen. Pitchfork. March 6, 2018.
5. Web site: White Is Relic/Irrealis Mood by of Montreal on Bandcamp. March 6, 2018.