Formal Growth in the Desert
Studio album by
Protomartyr
ReleasedJune 2, 2023 (2023-06-02)
RecordedAugust 1–14, 2022
StudioSonic Ranch (Tornillo, Texas)
GenrePost-punk
Length37:41
LabelDomino
ProducerGreg Ahee, Jake Aron
Protomartyr chronology
Ultimate Success Today
(2020)		 Formal Growth in the Desert
(2023)
Singles from Formal Growth in the Desert
  1. "Make Way"
    Released: March 7, 2023
  2. "Elimination Dances"
    Released: April 26, 2023
  3. "Polacrilex Kid"
    Released: May 30, 2023

Formal Growth in the Desert is the sixth studio album by American post-punk band Protomartyr. It was released on June 2, 2023, on Domino Records.[1] It was preceded by the three singles Make Way, Elimination Dances and Polacrilex Kid.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Protomartyr

Formal Growth in the Desert track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Make Way"2:58
2."For Tomorrow"2:27
3."Elimination Dances"3:37
4."Fun in Hi Skool"2:43
5."Let's Tip the Creator"3:43
6."Graft vs. Host"2:52
7."3800 Tigers"2:24
8."Polacrilex Kid"3:48
9."Fulfillment Center"1:53
10."We Know the Rats"2:56
11."The Author"3:21
12."Rain Garden"4:59
Total length:37:41

Personnel

Adapted from album liner notes:

Protomartyr

  • Joe Casey – vocals
  • Greg Ahee – guitars, synth
  • Alex Leonard – drums
  • Scott Davidson – bass guitar

Guest musicians

  • Bill Radcliffe – pedal steel

Additional credits

  • Jake Aron – recording engineer, mixing
  • Sarah Register – master
  • Mario Ramirez – assistant engineer
  • Nat Chernitsky Rittner – assistant engineer
  • Diego Mendoza – assistant engineer
  • Trevor Naud – photos
  • Nicholas Kitakis – cover model
  • Breonna Phillips – cover model
  • Joe Casey (credited as "JKB Casey") – layout
  • Jeff Arcel – layout

Charts

Chart performance for Formal Growth in the Desert
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[2] 29
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[3] 49
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[4] 10

References

  1. ↑ "Protomartyr Announce New Album Formal Growth in the Desert, Share Video for New Song". Pitchfork. March 7, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 10, 2023.


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