Deerhunter - Basement Scene Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What album is the song 'Basement Scene' from?

   'Basement Scene' is from Deerhunter's fifth studio album, 'Halcyon Digest,' which was released on September 27, 2010.

2. Who produced the album 'Halcyon Digest'?

   The album 'Halcyon Digest' was produced by Deerhunter and Ben H. Allen.

3. Where was 'Halcyon Digest' recorded?

   The album 'Halcyon Digest' was primarily recorded at Chase Park Transduction studios in Athens, Georgia, with engineer David Barbe. The final track, 'He Would Have Laughed,' was recorded separately by Bradford Cox at Notown Sound in Marietta, Georgia.

4. What is the theme of the album artwork for 'Halcyon Digest'?

   The artwork for the album 'Halcyon Digest' was provided by photographer George Mitchell. It features a photograph of Dennis Dinion, a contestant in The Miss Star Lite Pageant at the Star Lite Lounge in Atlanta, Georgia, taken on December 31, 1982, the lounge's last night open.

5. How did Deerhunter promote the release of 'Halcyon Digest'?

   To promote 'Halcyon Digest,' Deerhunter launched a website where fans could download a promotional flyer and post it in various locations. Fans who sent photos of the flyers were rewarded with the track listing, album artwork, and access to the single 'Revival,' along with some unused demos and the b-side 'Primitive 3D.'

6. What inspired Bradford Cox's flyer promotion concept?

   Bradford Cox was inspired by the artrock ephemera he saw in record stores during the 70s and 80s. He mentioned being fascinated by photocopied flyers from bands like the B-52's, Lou Reed, and XTC, which created an artpunk scrapbook effect on the walls of stores like Wuxtry in Athens and Wax 'N Facts in Atlanta.