Cryptograms | Deerhunter

Cryptograms is the second album from Atlanta, Georgia-based indie rock group Deerhunter, released through Kranky on January 29, 2007, on CD and vinyl. Deerhunter began recording material for its next record at Rare Book Room studio in New York. This initial recording session failed, due to the physical and mental state of lead singer Bradford Cox, as well as malfunctioning equipment in the studio. The band returned to Atlanta, only giving recording a second try after encouragement from members of the band Liars. The final version of Cryptograms was recorded in two separate day-long sessions, months apart, resulting in two musically distinct parts—the first includes more ambient music while the second contains more pop music elements. Cox sang most of the record's lyrics in a stream-of-consciousness manner; they include themes of death, companionship, and Cox's experiences with his genetic disorder Marfan syndrome. Cryptograms was generally well received by critics, and several publications placed the album on their lists of the top albums of 2007.

Track Listings

1     Dungtitled (In a Major)
2     Articulate Silences, Pt. 1
3     Articulate Silences, Pt. 2
4     The Evil That Never Arrived
5     Apreludes (In C Sharp Major)
6     Don't Bother They're Here
7     Dopamine Clouds Over Craven Cottage
8     Even If You're Never Awake (Deuxi Me)
9     Even (Out)
10     A Meaningful Moment Through a Meaning (Less) Process
11     Another Ballad for Heavy Lids
12     The Daughters of Quiet Minds
13     Hiberner Toujours
14     That Finger on Your Temple Is the Barrel of My Raygun
15     Humectez la Mouture
16     Tippy's Demise
17     The Mouthchew
18     December Hunting for Vegetarian Fuckface