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"It's a record about moving forward," says Peter Silberman. "Hospice was kind of all-encompassing for a while and Burst Apart feels like us moving on from it. Not to abandon it, but to keep it in its place and figure out what's next." 
Recording began in September 2010 and then continued over a five-month span at the Brooklyn-based band's studio in Bushwick. Rather than bring in an outside collaborator, singer/guitarist Peter Silberman, drummer Michael Lerner, and keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist Darby Cicci decided to pool their considerable skills and produce the record entirely on their own. 
"We realized that we didn't need an outside producer or engineer to sound the way we wanted — we could produce and engineer it ourselves"," says Cicci. "We took a five-year lease on a studio and pretty much treated it like a job for five months. We went to the studio in the morning and worked every day for 8 or 12 hours, just piecing it together." 
Two years spent touring behind Hospice had left its mark on The Antlers. In addition to bonding the trio as friends and colleagues, all three had developed an increased interest in electronic music, what Silberman refers to as "music that keeps moving and is kind of entrancing and expansive at the same time.
Headphone music, music that keeps you going while you're driving for 20 hours." The band's goal was to draw upon those sounds while still employing classic songwriting structures, synthesizing ostensibly artificial qualities into an organic pop template to evoke a full panoply of feeling. 
"A lot of electronic music prides itself on its anti-human quality," says Cicci, "where it chooses to pull emotion out rather than add emotion in. In that way, this record is definitely way far from being an electronic record." 
To that end, The Antlers avoided excessive programming, instead endeavoring to capture the symbiotic sound of a band that simply happens to employ synthesizers and other electronic instrumentation. 
"There wasn't a lot of looping or things like that," Cicci says. "It felt like we recorded it live. We know how to make the sounds immediately, without so much processing or effects layered on everything. We can pretty much pull the sounds out of the equipment we already use." 
Though Silberman had previously released two solo works under the moniker of The Antlers, 2009's Hospice represented the full-length debut of the trio as it currently stands. An elaborate song cycle dealing with life, death, and all the in-between, the album earned rapturous praise while also striking a deep chord in a generation of listeners. But in crafting its follow-up, The Antlers were anxious to avoid being branded by their previous album's mournful content. "It began to feel like we were being pigeonholed as a ‘sad band,'" Silberman says, "but we're not particularly sad people. We have a lot of different feelings about things. There's a whole spectrum of emotion to explore and I think that's what we were trying to do on this record." 
"We wanted to make an honest record that we all felt we were putting our real selves into," Lerner says. "It doesn't have to be pure sorrow or unadulterated joy. If you're feeling something, then we're doing something right." 
Where Hospice was marked by its fixed narrative structure, Burst Apart is decidedly more elliptical and less lyrically baroque, in part to allow Silberman's plaintive vocals to coalesce as but another element of the overall aural picture. He describes the album as simply "a collection of songs," noting that "even though they all belong together and they're all related, there wasn't a kind of unifying concept." None of which is to say Burst Apart is without cohesive thematic content. 
"I think, in a weird way, it's a record about trying to understand happiness," Silberman says. "It's also about change - making different decisions in your life and trying to understand yourself better, understanding things like confidence and self-destructive qualities. I think growing up would be the blanket idea." 
"It's like a journey," Cicci says. "Of going back home and finding what's real in the world. The arc of the record follows the idea that contentment is only temporary, a fleeting emotion that will eventually bring you back home to something real." Imbued with seductive guitars, taut rhythms, and hypnagogic melodies, Burst Apart is simultaneously introspective and animated. "Parentheses" is constructed upon clattering beats and vertiginous dub tension, highlighted by Silberman's keening falsetto, while "Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out" soars and swings, its joyous pop sensibility belying an undercurrent of Cronenbergian angst. In the end, the album arrives at a devastating and definitive crescendo with the stunning soul throwback, "Putting The Dog To Sleep." 
"I think that song really encapsulates what we were doing with this record," Lerner says. "Soul music has a real purity, an honesty, a gut-wrenching quality." While The Antlers' ardent passion for musical exploration resonates throughout the album, it expertly sustains a careful balance between the cerebral and the visceral. Epic in aspiration yet intimate at its core, Burst Apart is an astonishingly affective collection that offers an exhilarating glimpse into The Antlers' incandescent heart. "I think people will be sucked in," Cicci says. "We want to draw people into the world of the record." "Our goal was a kind of hand-holding," says Silberman. "To bring people with us as we navigate different waters of sound. To invite people into this world that we were working on as a group of three people enjoying what we were discovering about music and about songwriting and about making a record." 

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Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 50 reviews
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  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    It's all about the venue.

    by GmoSaenz on 4/21/13Walt Disney Concert Hall - Los Angeles

    The Antlers were very good. Chairlift, in my opinion, was even better. The thing that really made the event, though, was the feel of the Disney Concert Hall. I would absolutely return to that venue for anything!

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    not my cup of tea

    by desertdoc0 on 4/21/13Walt Disney Concert Hall - Los Angeles

    Unfortunately couldn't understand the words they were singing. Not sure if it was poor sound setup or what. Although the music for both groups was unique, don't really get into the reverberations used.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Unfortunately the Antlers did meet expectations

    by JT5000 on 4/21/13Walt Disney Concert Hall - Los Angeles

    The sound seemed way off to me. The vocals were drowned out. Perhaps they were down in the mix. Not sure what, but he has such an amazing voice that simply could not be heard. I don't know whether the Walt Disney Hall is to blame or not. Chairlift however did not seem to suffer from the same problem. Hugely disappointed I was so looking forward to seeing them.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Antlers

    by Nick9331 on 4/21/13Walt Disney Concert Hall - Los Angeles

    This was literally the best concert of my life!. The Antlers put on an amazing show and the Walt Disney Concert Hall was the perfect venue. The Antlers sounded amazing and I could not ask for anything more.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    The Antlers @ Webster Hall 12/10/11

    by everythingweheardotcom on 1/27/12Webster Hall - NYC

    The Antlers walked on stage and, without a word, dove right into Parentheses, the third song off their breakthrough sophomore album, Burst Apart. It was an interesting and perfect intro into a concert that focused on the trippy and extended versions of the majority of songs on their second record. The end of Parentheses was an extended wild instrumental that clued the crowd into the fact that they would not just be hearing precise repetition of Hospice and Burst Apart. Next up was No Widows, which had an incredible introduction utilizing a psychedelic-infused piano sound. This song was one of the highlights of the concert, showcasing Peter Silberman's ethereal voice and unique harmonies that were not on the album version of the song. The group followed up with Kettering and French Exit. Then came Atrophy, which expanded on and elevated the album version, mostly due to an epic ending with all the instruments building up and filling the venue with an expansive sound. Corsicana did not stray much from the album but Silberman's yearning vocals plowed through the crowd and the mood set by glowing blue lights only enhanced the overall emotion of the song. Rolled Together started with a subtle introduction that slowly started to resemble, then turn into the introduction to the album version of the song. This time around, yellow lights mixed with Webster Hall's heavy use of smoke machines created an amber glow that consumed the entire venue. Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out was sharp and powerful live, followed by Hounds, which for the most part is the polar opposite in tempo as Every Night. While Hounds was impressive, I was hoping they would play a song that would build upon the prior track. However, they quickly recovered with Putting the Dog to Sleep which had a more stripped down feel to it, focusing on swirling electronics. The sharp guitars pierced through Webster Hall and Silberman's voice had a passion that was building up throughout the show. The encore kicked off perfectly with I Don't Want Love, then Sylvia, and finishing appropriately, Epilogue. The crowd got their money's worth, with the band playing for an hour and half. Overall, this was a strong concert showcasing the band's talents and ability to expand upon their songs, making them more grandiose and musically complex. They weren't there to play their songs but to take the audience on a journey through their albums. While I'm a huge fan of the band and an equally big fan of Webster Hall, their concerts may actually be a victim of their success. The Antlers are an intimate band, creating emotional songs that are meant to connect with the audience. Even though Webster Hall only has a capacity of about 2,500, something is lost with them playing at a venue of this size, where you are looking to find that closeness with a band that makes you feel as though you are a part of the show. Even so, they put on a impressive show that presented a confident band ready to embrace the next level of success that the creators of Burst Apart definitely deserve.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Antlers create an ethereal experience.

    by alcal on 12/28/11Webster Hall - New York

    My favorite aspect of an Antlers show is being consumed in a way listening at home doesn't accomplish. Every song has an extra quality to it and their stage presence has a subtle power that is almost overwhelming.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 12/12/11Webster Hall - New York City

    Amazing concert! Hard to believe, but they sounded even better live.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Homecoming

    by Anonymous on 12/12/11Webster Hall - New York

    Spectacular performance by one of music's rising stars

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing

    by MeganLois on 12/12/11Webster Hall - New York

    The Antlers were incredible. I've never heard a voice like Peter's before, it's so insanely beautiful. I was so excited to attend and I definitely was not let down. Best show I've been to in awhile.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 12/12/11Webster Hall - New York

    Great show, would have been 5 stars if they played just a little longer.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    The Antlers were awesome and the Suuns rocked it!!

    by CuPcaKe3845 on 12/12/11Webster Hall - New York

    The Antlers has such great energy and they sounded amazing!! I had such a good time... loved every minute!!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great performance Antlers!

    by KimberlyB1234 on 12/12/11Webster Hall - New York

    The band played so well! Sounded better than their studio recordings, which is saying a lot.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Magical

    by CarlosInferi on 12/12/11Webster Hall - New York

    They were incredible, way past all my expectations. The opening band, Suuns did a great job as well.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Tranquilizing

    by asiiia on 12/12/11Webster Hall - New York

    If god could be in a band he'd be in it. I'm thankful for being alive and seeing them live. I don't even know how can you make such beautiful music. I'm so glad they opened for the national, a huge fan since then.Thanks antlers, you guys are amazing and I would cross oceans to see you again. Till next year.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Antlers Were Awesome!!!

    by ARS1030 on 9/27/11Masquerade - Atlanta

    I wasn't sure what to expect honestly. I had a feeling they were either going to be really amazing or it just wouldn't work in a live setting. It totally worked. The lead singer sounded sharp. His amazing range really shines. The band sounded tight- there was a good range from quiet to really really rocking which is something I never thought I would say about an Antlers concert. The played quite a bit off the new album and several off of Hospice. The lead singer (and the whole band) really pour themselves into it. One tip though- If you're seeing a GA show I would recommend getting there early and staking out your spot up front. The lead singer often walks to the back of the stage and will face the drummer instead of the crowd. We happened to be on the side very near the stage so I could see everything but if you're near the back of the crowd you're going to miss a lot.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    by Anonymous0987 on 9/24/11Masquerade - Atlanta

    The band took 45 minutes to go on after their sound check ended, and they had no stage presence whatsoever. I can't remember the last time I left a show early, but we had to leave. Bo-ring!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Good, But Could Be Better

    by RickyS99 on 6/19/11Paradise Rock Club - Boston

    I love The Antlers' newest recording, Burst Apart, and was excited to see that they'd be playing in Boston when I was going to be there on business. I'd also heard that Paradise Rock Club was a good venue and thought it'd be fun to check that out. The club is terrific: perfect size, accessible bars, nice ambiance, friendly staff, good crowd, and better than decent sound. I enjoyed the opening band, Little Scream. Laurel Sprengelmeyer gave a wonderful performance of The Heron and the Fox, and was fun to watch throughout her fairly short set. The room filled up pretty quickly for the main event. The Antlers came out to an enthusiastic crowd, obviously familiar with their music. From their first note, The Antler's strong and desolate sound filled the room, and had the fans hanging on to every note. The problem I had with their performance was with the vocals. Most of Pete Silberman's vocals are sung in falsetto, and either his falsetto voice isn't strong enough outside the studio or he wasn't miked well enough (probably a combination). If you knew the music already, you could fill in the melodies in your head, but that's not quite the experience you're looking for in a live gig. When Mr Silberman (infrequently) sang in his full voice the songs sounded complete and wonderful. I could quibble about the bands' interaction with the crowd, but none of that really matters to me compared to how the music sounds. The energy was there, but with The Antlers, the vocals really matter, and they fell short.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by AnonymousGuest on 6/18/11Paradise Rock Club - Boston

    Great mix of Hospice and Burst Apart material. Excellent sound mixing. Passionate performance. These guys keep getter better. Definitely recommend seeing them whenever you can.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    better than house of blues anyday

    by Anonymous on 6/18/11Paradise Rock Club - Boston

    Cool show, I love the paradise for shows. Awesome openers in Little Scream, got to hang with them for a bit after. Intimate atmosphere for a show, not too much funny business with security, they allow cameras and stuff that is banned at HOUSE OF BLUES. Plus the Antlers rip your heart out. Great show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    indescribably good

    by ostrichjouster on 6/15/11Magic Stick - Detroit

    go. just go. i loved their music even more live than on album. twas ridiculous. the feeling they created, just sucked you into the music incredibly.