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'Teen of Denial: Joe’s Story' is a freshly reimagined take on Car Seat Headrest’s beloved breakout, 'Teens of Denial', now celebrating its 10th anniversary.

On the original album, Toledo often used the name “Joe” as a pseudonym – a sly homage to Daniel Johnston. Revisiting 'Teens...' in the run-up to its 10th birthday, he felt called to give Joe a unique backstory and began tweaking the album to tell that tale. The group returned to the studio with 'Teens...' producer Steve Fisk to update accordingly – tweaking lyrics, revising arrangements, and recording new songs in the “Denial-style,” including ‘Optimistic Son” and the anthemic ‘Joe Drives Again’. The result retains 'Teens’ dark edge and youthful cynicism, but allows a bit of hard-won compassion into the mix.

TRACK LISTING

1. Fill In The Blank
2. Vincent
3. Destroyed By Hippie Powers
4. (Joe Gets Kicked Out of School For Using) Drugs With Friends (But Says This Isn't A Problem)
5. Optimistic Son
6. Drunk Drivers/Killer Whales
7. 1937 State Park
8. Joe Drives Again
9. Cosmic Hero
10. The Ravenous House
11. Connect the Dots (Song of Secretariat)
12. Joe Goes to School