John McCauley and company have spent years as one of the most reliably electrifying live bands in the underground rock circuit, building a devoted following through relentless touring and a loose, anything-goes energy that translates just as powerfully on record. Dave Fridmann's production pedigree, from Flaming Lips to Mercury Rev, brings a new sonic dimension to a band that has always worn its influences, country, punk, classic rock, proudly on its sleeve. Deer Tick’s first new body of work since 2017, Emotional Contracts is their most collaborative to date, and sees all four members operating at peak songwriter power. Produced by Dave Fridmann, the 10-song set features guest musicians like Steve Berlin (Los Lobos) and background vocals from Courtney Marie Andrews, Vanessa Carlton, Kam Franklin, Angela Miller, and Sheree Smith. Deer Tick’s ATO Records debut adds an even greater vitality to their feverish collection of timeless rock-and-roll. Tracklist 1. If I Try To Leave 2. Forgiving Ties 3. Grey Matter 4. If She Could Only See Me Now 5. Running From Love 6. Once In A Lifetime 7. Disgrace 8. My Ship 9. A Light Can Go Out In The Heart 10. The Real Thing UPC: 880882553029Label: ATO RecordsRelease Date: 6.16.23Format: CD
