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Self Defense Family Announce New Live Album

Posted by Kristen Swanson on July 17, 2023

Self Defense Family Announce New Live Album
Self Defense Family Announce New Live Album

Self Defense Family have announced their first-ever live album, Law of Karma Live: Fake Shit Wins But Not Tonight. Due out August 4th via Landland Colportage, the album documents three revelatory 2019 performances in Brooklyn, Boston, and Philadelphia. 

Like all great live records, Law of Karma Live: Fake Shit Wins But Not Tonight captures a moment in time, offering a glimpse of the unique energy of this nine-piece Self Defense Family lineup at their best. Mixed by Jon Markson (Drug Church, Drain, Koyo, One Step Closer), the album draws on 11 songs from across their sprawling catalog, along with a cover of Neil Young's "On The Beach," and plenty of endearing stage banter from vocalist Patrick Kindlon (also of Drug Church). 

To mark the announcement, the band have shared the set's captivating opener, "I'm Going Through Some Shit" from their 2011 single of the same name. 

 

 

Listen to "I'm Going Through Some Shit"

Preorder Law of Karma Live: Fake Shit Wins But Not Tonight

Law of Karma Live: Fake Shit Wins But Not Tonight track-list:
1. I'm Going Through Some Shit
2. Indoor Wind Chimes
3. (that oligarch chant)
4. Taxying
5. Talia
6. (the men's bathroom)
7. Watcher At The Wall
8. Have You Considered Anything Else
9. Make Me A Pallet Fire On Your Floor
10. (then the details start)
11. Turn The Fan On
12. Good Idea Machine
13. (warm or approachable or even friendly)
14. When The Barn Caves In
15. On The Beach (Neil Young)
16. Have You Considered Punk Music

 

Self Defense Family Announce New Live Album
Self Defense Family Announce New Live Album

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