Alvvays - Antisocialites -2017- -flac-

Produced by Alec O’Hanley (guitarist for Alvvays) and John Congleton (St. Vincent, Explosions in the Sky), the album injects 1960s surf rock, 80s dream-pop, and 90s lo-fi into a cohesive, modern package.

This track is the ultimate test for any DAC. The synth pad that underpins the entire song is a continuous, low-frequency drone. On poor equipment or compressed files, this pad becomes a rumbling headache. In FLAC, it is a warm, breathing blanket that supports Rankin’s detached vocal delivery. The tambourine hits have transient snap that is often lost. Alvvays - Antisocialites -2017- -FLAC-

For audiophiles, hearing in FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) format is the ultimate way to experience the album's intricate production. Produced by Alec O’Hanley (guitarist for Alvvays) and

Moving away from the muffled, musty reverb of their first record, Antisocialites features a sharper, more expansive production style. Production Duo : The album was co-produced by guitarist Alec O’Hanley and the veteran John Congleton The synth pad that underpins the entire song

When the album finally dropped in September 2017 via Polyvinyl Record Co., it was clear the wait was worth it. The band—comprising Rankin, Kerri MacLellan (keyboards), Alec O'Hanley (guitars), Brian Murphy (bass), and Sheridan Riley (drums)—delivered a record that was tighter, darker, and more dynamic than its predecessor. It didn't just replicate the "summer jam" vibe of their debut; it complicated it with shades of post-punk and new wave.

: High-fidelity formats like FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) are particularly beneficial for this record's dense layering. The production features vibrant arpeggios