Released: 08/07/16
Teens of Denial is Car Seat Headrest's 13th album, marking a shift from bedroom pop to classic-rock grandeur. Recorded in a proper studio with a full band and producer Steve Fisk, the album blends influences from The Cars, Pavement, and Jonathan Richman. Will Toledo explores themes of loneliness, information overload, and self-reflection, with the standout track, "Ballad of the Costa Concordia," serving as a 11:32-minute metaphor for personal struggles. The album balances tenderness with abrasiveness, featuring intricate musical ideas and emotional depth.