{"id":41599,"date":"2025-03-29T17:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T21:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41599"},"modified":"2025-03-23T20:53:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T00:53:55","slug":"deerhoof-announces-noble-and-godlike-in-ruin-an-epic-new-album-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41599","title":{"rendered":"Deerhoof announces \u2018Noble and Godlike in Ruin\u2019: An epic new album + tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Deerhoof is back with a new album that\u2019s as audacious as it is unforgettable. Titled \u2018Noble and Godlike in Ruin,\u2019 this record drops on April 25, 2025, via Joyful Noise Recordings, and the band is already turning heads with their unconventional premiere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unexpected premiere on Craigslist<\/strong>
In true Deerhoof fashion, they premiered the lead single Immigrant Songs<\/em> two days before its official release\u2014via Craigslist of all places. Through quirky ‘Services’ posts in cities like Brooklyn<\/a>,\u00a0Tucson<\/a>,\u00a0Portland<\/a>, and\u00a0Minneapolis<\/a>, the band offered an exclusive sneak peek into their epic album, complete with striking artwork shots. This offbeat approach shines a light on a platform that\u2019s anything but mainstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Sonic Journey Like No Other<\/strong>
Immigrant Songs<\/em> takes you on an unexpected odyssey. It opens with an innocuous lyric about showing up to a party, wrapped in delicate bells and shimmering guitar lines. But just when you think you know where it\u2019s headed, the track erupts into a noise-rock explosion\u2014a reflection of reality coming apart at the seams. Deerhoof\u2019s lineup\u2014Satomi Matsuzaki, Ed Rodriguez, John Dieterich, and Greg Saunier\u2014effortlessly shifts from restrained bossa nova-inflected rhythms to moments of chaotic, exhilarating soundscapes. As the lyrics evolve, so does the story, hinting at layers of meaning and cultural references (yes, there\u2019s even a nod to Led Zeppelin in there).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Message With a Punch<\/strong>
Greg from Deerhoof sums it up perfectly: \u201cThis song is kind of a sequel to Satomi describing her immigration tribulations in \u2018Exit Only.\u2019 It\u2019s a raw look at how twisted the discourse around immigration has become, reminding us that the real heroes are those who keep our society together, not the self-serving politicians.\u201d<\/em> His words capture the spirit of the song\u2014both a personal journey and a commentary on the times we live in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Album Highlights and More<\/strong>
\u2018Noble and Godlike in Ruin\u2019 is Deerhoof\u2019s 20th album and follows their critically acclaimed 2023 release \u2018Miracle-Level\u2019<\/a>. Self-produced and featuring a standout collaboration with Saul Williams on Under Rats<\/em>, the record is packed with moments that blend whimsy with revolutionary spirit. Earlier digital and limited-edition vinyl releases of Overrated Species Anyhow<\/a><\/em> and Sparrow Sparrow<\/a><\/em> set the stage for this bold new chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2018Noble and Godlike in Ruin<\/strong>\u2019 track lis<\/strong>t<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Overrated Species Anyhow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Sparrow Sparrow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Kingtoe<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Return of the Return of the Fire Trick Star<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. A Body of Mirrors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Ha, Ha Ha Ha, Haaa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Disobedience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Who Do You Root For?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Under Rats<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Immigrant Songs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    A Tour to Remember<\/strong>
    Adding to the excitement, Deerhoof is expanding their 2025 headlining tour with more stops across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. The tour kicks off on May 1st at Minneapolis\u2019 The Walker Arts Center and stretches all the way to international venues, promising an unforgettable live experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tour Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n