CD Archers Of Loaf – All The Nations Airports
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| 1 | Strangled By The Stereo Wire | |
| 2 | All The Nations Airports | |
| 3 | Scenic Pastures | |
| 4 | Worst Defense | |
| 5 | Attack Of The Killer Bees | |
| 6 | Rental Sting | |
| 7 | Assassination On X-Mas Eve | |
| 8 | Chumming The Ocean | |
| 9 | Vocal Shrapnel | |
| 10 | Bones Of Her Hands | |
| 11 | Bumpo | |
| 12 | Form And File | |
| 13 | Acromegaly | |
| 14 | Distance Comes In Droves | |
| 15 | Bombs Away |
Originally released in September 1996 through Alias Records, All The Nations Airports is the third studio album from indie-rock icons Archers of Loaf. Recorded over a three-week period in Seattle, this release captures a pivotal moment for the band as they balanced their signature "shambolic" energy with a more polished, accessible production style and major-label distribution via Elektra.
The album moves beyond the raw grit of their earlier work, exploring a broader sonic palette that incorporates experimental tape loops, angular guitar textures, and unexpected piano-driven ballads. Critics have praised the record for being a cohesive "holistic" experience, blending art-punk influences with Eric Bachmann’s trademark gruff vocals and sharp lyrical perspective.
Key Tracks & Highlights:- Scenic Pastures: A standout indie-pop anthem filled with infectious earworms.
- Attack of the Killer Bees: A chaotic, heavy track paired masterfully with its subdued counterpart, "Rental Sting."
- Strangled by the Stereo Wire & All the Nations Airports: Jittery, high-energy openers that define the band's mid-90s sound.
- Bombs Away: A Tom Waits-esque instrumental that showcases the band's experimental growth.
Whether you are a longtime fan of 90s indie rock or a collector seeking a nuanced masterpiece of the era, All The Nations Airports remains a compelling and essential entry in the Archers of Loaf discography.