On September 23, 2014, Perfume Genius (Mike Hadreas) released his third album, Too Bright, via Matador Records. The LP marked a significant departure from his earlier work, with its bold, avant-garde sound and introspective lyrics, earning him worldwide recognition and critical acclaim. To commemorate the 10-year milestone, Perfume Genius today releases a digital deluxe edition of the album, featuring three previously unheard era-appropriate songs ‘Story Of Love’, ‘My Place’ and ‘When U Need Someone Here’. Listen HERE.
Praise for Too Bright
“Here, he doesn’t just hold your attention — he demands it”– TIME Magazine on Too Bright
“He exists independently as a cultural explorer as well as simply a very fine, very sensitive songwriter” – The Quietus on Too Bright
“A collection of enthralling confessionals” – NME on Too Bright
“these songs feel less like songs and more like treasures, ones that fill you with power and wisdom.” – Pitchfork “Best New Music” on Too Bright
This past Friday (September 20) Perfume Genius released a crystal-clear vinyl reissue of Too Bright.
Too Bright features the standout single ‘Queen’ – Hadreas’ confrontational dissection of “gay panic,” which Pitchfork said “sounds like triumph amid the pathetic relevancy of its subject matter in 2014.” The song was a jolt in the cultural discourse and has since become a fan-favorite. The song’s electrifying music video featured Hadreas as a young street hustler. WATCH HERE
Too Bright tracklisting
- Decline
- Queen
- Fool
- No Good
- My Body
- Don’t Let Them In
- Grid
- Longpig
- 9 I’m A Mother
- Too Bright
- All Along
- Story of Love (Bonus Track on DSP version)
- My Place (Bonus Track on DSP version)
- When U Need Someone (Bonus Track on DSP version)
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