Absolute Zero (Little Green Cars album)

Absolute Zero is the debut studio album by the Irish indie rock band Little Green Cars. It was released on March 8, 2013, in Ireland and on March 12, 2013, internationally through Glassnote Records.

The album was recorded in multiple locations, including Dublin, Ireland, and at Tarquin Studios in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with producers Aaron Dessner (of The National) and Peter Katis. The songwriting is primarily credited to the band as a whole, with individual members contributing to the lyrics and musical arrangements. Absolute Zero is characterized by its layered vocal harmonies, intricate instrumentation, and emotionally resonant lyrics. The album incorporates elements of folk, indie rock, and pop music.

Critical reception of Absolute Zero was generally positive, with reviewers praising the band's musicianship, songwriting, and vocal performances. The album received nominations for the Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year in 2013.

Notable singles from Absolute Zero include "Harper Lee," "The John Wayne," and "My Love Took Me Down to the River to Silence Me." These singles helped to raise the band's profile both in Ireland and internationally. The album explores themes of love, loss, youth, and the challenges of navigating adulthood.