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Shish Mahal, the Palace of Mirrors at the Lahore Fort, Pakistan

Portugal. The Man’s new album: SHISH

*7 of the tracks are named after indigenous groups in Alaska (Shish included). PTM are indigenous rights activists to the core and I love the naming of the new album because they’re tribes and locales I’ve never heard of.

Track List:

1. Denali *

2. Pittmann Ralliers

3. Angoon *

4. Knik *

5. Shish *

6. Mush (indigenous word)

7. Tyonek *

8. Kokhanockers *

9. Tanana *

10. Father Gun

IMO, this album is better than the previous Chris Black Changed My Life (though I refrain from speaking too negatively of it because it is a dedication to the band’s deceased friend).

The only song I’m not jamming to is Pittmann Ralliers, but that’s more of a personal preference in that I’m not usually into screamo metal type music.

Regardless, I would definitely recommend if you like PTM’s older stuff. Stylistically it reminds me of American Ghetto, but still unique in its own right.

Every PTM album has a specific sound (God I wish ICBAW was on YouTube music) and this one strays a little further from the mainstream pop/hip hop they’ve been making in the last 2 full albums (CBCML and WOODSTOCK), which makes me super happy. I love their old sound.

Okay, this quote was from an italian meme from years ago. I don't expect you to know it. BUT it's perfect to introduce you to chapter 43 of REstart!

Yes, a new chapter is out!

And there's even a moment with Jim, Harvey, Lucius Fox and Vanessa Harper, which I really love as a group of friends.

Anyway:

With just a few nights remaining on the North American tour in support of their impressive 10th long-player, Shish, Portugal. The Man headlined Terminal 5 on Wednesday for the first time in nearly a decade, filling the place with rock and psychedelic pop.

(Portugal. The Man play Union Transfer in Philadelphia tonight.)

Photos courtesy of Andrew Pintado | @drooshotya