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Car Seat Headrest Reimagines 'Teens of Denial'
28 May
Summary
- New version revises breakthrough album 'Teens of Denial'.
- Album revision includes new songs and lyric changes.
- Swear words were removed, impacting the album's humor.
Car Seat Headrest, led by Will Toledo, has released a revised version of their 2016 breakthrough album, 'Teens of Denial', titled 'Joe's Story'. This new iteration revisits the album's original concept, adding two new songs, 'Optimistic Son' and 'Joe Drives Again,' while removing tracks like 'Not What I Needed' and 'Unforgiving Girl (She's Not An)'.
Minor sonic updates and new drum tones are present, but the most significant changes involve lyrical alterations and the complete removal of swear words. This decision, reportedly linked to Toledo's evolving religious practices, significantly impacts the album's original humor and the protagonist Joe's portrayal. The revision offers a more compassionate, yet arguably clunkier, depiction of the character.
The original 'Teens of Denial' was celebrated for its literary depth and blend of lo-fi influences with pop harmonies. This rerecording provides a new perspective on Toledo's creative process and his relationship with his past work, prompting reflection on the evolution of his artistic choices.
