The New Year (album)

The New Year is the debut studio album by American indie rock band The New Year. It was released in 2001 on Touch and Go Records. The album is characterized by its sparse arrangements, introspective lyrics, and the distinctive vocal delivery of Matt Kadane. The songs often explore themes of relationships, loss, and the passage of time. It is considered a foundational album in the slowcore genre and is noted for its emotional weight and understated instrumentation. The album's core members were Matt Kadane, formerly of Bedhead, and his brother Bubba Kadane. It received critical acclaim upon its release and has since garnered a reputation as a significant work in the independent music scene.