New Thao With The Get Down Stay Down - "Know Better Learn Faster"

When Jessica sat down with Thao Nguyen for a Progress Report, we were told to expect songs about a real-life breakup on Thao With The Get Down Stay Down's third album Know Better, Learn Faster. (Note the celebratory heartbreak piñata on the cover.) As far as the sounds, Jessica noted:

While the new record isn't exactly cathartic, it's got a stronger rhythmic drive--songs use stomping and clapping, and a new edge to Nguyen's smokey voice, to convey what she calls, "an undercurrent of frenzied helplessness."

It's the perfect description for this barreling title track.

Thao With The Get Down Stay Down - "Know Better Learn Faster" (MP3)
(Via Fader)

Know Better, Learn Faster is out 10/13 via Kill Rock Stars.

Posted at 10:45 AM by brandon in Album Art, MP3
Tags: Thao Nguyen

4 Comments

That is Andrew Bird playing violin and whistling on the track as well.

Posted by: completist at 09/15/09 10:53 AM  | Reply
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Awesome song!

Posted by: Nick at 09/15/09 11:13 AM  | Reply
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cant wait for the full album :D
great song!

Posted by: Rodrigoyiyo at 09/15/09 11:17 AM  | Reply
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wait...why are andrew bird's violin and whistling in this song?

Posted by: ARE YOU A CONTRA at 09/16/09 12:26 AM  | Reply
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