New High Places record in April

High Places vs Mankind

Mary Pearson and Rob Barber, also known as High Places, are gearing up to release their second full length album this spring. It’ll be called High Places vs. Mankind and will be released on April 6th on Thrill Jockey.

High Places vs. Mankind certainly looks to be a progression from their early singles and their debut album, with more standard instrumentation and vocals higher in the mix. The old High Places mix of sounds and influences still remain, however. The press release sez:

“Mary and Rob are tackling the complex, gigantic subject of being human and what it’s like to interact with other human beings. The album’s subject matter covers a wide range; from romantic relationships to overcoming addiction, aging, and finally death in the closing track ‘When It Comes’.”

UK fans will be able to experience the new record in a live setting when the duo arrive to play a series of dates in May. Before that, they’ll play the U.S. in March and Europe in April. Meanwhile, fans can download one of the album’s tracks, ‘On Giving Up’ by clicking right here.