" debut full-length, 2001s , was a stunner; resoundingly well-received and landing itself on numerous year-end best-of-lists. As far as were concerned it did blow up seems theres still some hope for the world and its conception of pop music. Since that first record, singer / songwriter / guitarist James Mercer and drummer Jesse Sandoval moved from Albuquerque to Portland, OR and bassist Neal Langford was replaced with Dave Hernandez (ex-Scared Of Chaka), who played bass on the stand-out track from the first record, 'New Slang.' Chutes Too Narrow, their heavily anticipated follow-up, was recorded in James basement home studio, with later mixing assistance from Phil Ek (Built to Spill, Modest Mouse, David Cross, Les Savy Fav, etc.). And, with 10 songs, clocking in at just over 30 minutes, the new record is a brief yet entirely scintillating glimpse at chiming, reflective and perfectly skewed pop innovation." -
- 20th anniversary edition
- Sub Pop Loser Editionorange colored vinyl
- remastered audio
- housed in deluxe die-cut triple panel gatefold jacket
- limited edition
- original release year:2003
- music label:Sub Pop2023
