Elvis Perkins In Deerland to release Doomsday EP

Following their critically acclaimed debut, Elvis Perkins In Deerland will release the Doomsday EP. Due out October 20 via XL Recordings, the EP will feature two versions of the previously released track as well as four additional songs recorded this past June in Pawtucket, RI. The release is best described in Mr. Perkins' own words:

...You have a song that arrived like the rest of us by boat, a selection from the Sacred Harp, a rock ‘n roll heralding the eternal advent of rock ‘n roll, an ode to the soul of the undead and, finally (and firstly), two takes on a single song called Doomsday, one which comes from our March release and the other which leans in the direction of its original conception as something of a gospel number . And here they all are, risen from their cribs and graves, under one moonlight while their folks and undertakers look the other way. - Elvis Perkins

Track listing:

1. Doomsday
2. Gypsy Davy (Traditional)
3. Stay Zombie Stay
4. Stop Drop Rock and Roll
5. Weeping Mary (J.P. Reese)
6. Slow Doomsday

Elvis Perkins In Deerland - "Doomsday" (from Elvis Perkins In Deerland)

2009: Best Albums So Far

2009 has been a year rich with music. So much so, that half the time I can barely keep track of what's in my inbox. However, picking out my favorite records of the first half of the year took only a few moments. While many albums wear thin after a few listens (Passion Pit, I'm talking to you), these ten continue to provide new and different experiences with every listen.

• Antlers - Hospice (Read more/Q&A)
• Dan Auerbach - Keep It Hid
• Deer Tick - Born on Flag Day (Read more)
• Elvis Perkins In Deerland - Elvis Perkins In Deerland
• Fanfarlo - Reservoir (Read more)
• Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest (Read more)
• Local Natives - Gorilla Manor (Read more/Q&A)
• M. Ward - Hold Time (Read more)
• Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix (Read more)
• Vetiver - Tight Knit (Read more)

Elvis Perkins In Deerland - "123 Goodbye" (from Elvis Perkins In Deerland)