New Pornographers - The Former Site Of (Peak vinyl edition/indie exclusive Mai Tai colour)

The Former Site Of features ten meticulously crafted pop songs centered on characters at personal and societal extremes, ranging from a woman trapped on a cruise ship to a local preacher. The album expands the band's sonic palette by highlighting the mandolin and introducing legendary drummer Charley Drayton to the lineup. It represents an evolution of the band’s sound, leaning into "timely, timeless" storytelling developed in A.C. Newman’s home studio.

Tracklisting:

1. Great Princess Story
2. Pure Sticker Shock
3. Ballad Of The Last Payphone
4. Spooky Action
5. Wish You Could See Me I'm Killing It
6. Votive
7. The Wine Remembers The Water
8. Calligraphy
9. Bonus Mai Tais
10. The Former Site Of