Sauna

Recorded between June 27th, 2013 and August 13th, 2014 at the UNKNOWN in Anacortes, Washington by Phil Elverum with singers Geneviève Castrée, Allyson Foster, Ashley Eriksson and Paul Benson, and flute by Evin Opp. Mastered by Timothy Stollenwerk. Available as a 2xLP (high res 45rpm) in pretty gatefold jackets with a big poster, also known as "ELV036" from: P.W. Elverum & Sun box 1561 Anacortes, Wash. U.S.A. 98221 www.pwelverumandsun.com

Like 2012’s Clear Moon and Ocean Roar, Mount Eerie’s new album Sauna is a careful cataloging of a single mind state. In some ways, it is an unacknowledged part three of that series: hushed and patient, a processional of wispy, anxious sounds paired with Phil Elverum’s calm, soothing voice.

Possibly the easiest, most accessible way into Phil Elverum’s world since he ditched the Microphones moniker, but the concepts and themes explored remain undiluted.

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Phil Elverum just can't stop recording music and his latest album as Mount Eerie, Sauna, is proof we should be thankful for that. He's been doing indie folk since before it was even a thing. He's of the same graduating class as Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Jeff

Review Of 'Sauna' The New LP From Mount Eerie. The album will be available on february 3rd via P.W. Elverum & Sun, Ltd. The lead single is "Dragon."