Titus Andronicus - A Productive Cough – New LP

With A Productive Cough, Titus Andronicus has executed the most shocking departure yet—but only if, as ever mercurial singer-songwriter PATRICK STICKLES insists, “you haven’t been paying attention.” In a move that may infuriate the black-denim-and-PBR set, A Productive Cough sets aside lead-footed punk anthems in favor of a subtler, more spacious approach that pushes Stickles’ soul-baring songwriting to the fore, creating an intimacy between artist and audience with which previous Titus Andronicus efforts had only flirted. Features guest contributions from veteran pianist RICK STEPH (Cat Power, Lucero, Hank Williams Jr.), esteemed cellist JANE SCARPANTONI (R.E.M., Bob Mould, Lou Reed), listeners Brooklyn singer MEGG FARRELL, and many others.