Overview
- The album is presented as a “full-on musical” tracing a shipwreck survival tale centered on an unnamed narrator, Captain Peter Balkan, and Adam.
- Lead single “Armies of the Lord” is out now featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda on harmonies, recorded in January at Dreamland Studios and produced by Matt Douglas.
- The release is dedicated to longtime bassist Peter Hughes following his 2024 departure as the group continues as a trio of John Darnielle, Jon Wurster, and Matt Douglas.
- Harpist Mikaela Davis performs across the record, Josh Kaufman contributes guitar, Cameron Ralston handles most bass parts, and Tommy Stinson appears on two tracks.
- A U.S. tour begins in mid-September and runs through December, including an October 4 date at Jersey City’s White Eagle Hall.