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Saddle Creek adds The Thermals

Posted by Loren on February 24, 2013

Saddle Creek Records has announced that Desperate Ground, the upcoming sixth full-length from The Thermals, will be released by the label. The album was recorded and completed in Hoboken, NJ shortly before the onset of Hurricane Sandy.

In addition, the band will soon be touring the United States. Dates are below.

Check out SPB's review of Personal Life (2010, Kill Rock Stars).

The Thermals - Spring 2013 Tour Dates

Fri-Mar-01, San Francisco, CA, Rickshaw Stop (Noise Pop)

Sat-Mar-02, Cupertino, CA, Homestead Lanes Bowling Alley

Thu-Mar-07, Brooklyn, NY, 285 Kent

Fri-Mar-08, Clinton, NY, Beinekie Events Barn @ Hamilton College

Sat-Mar-09, Hoboken, NJ, Maxwell's

Wed-Mar-13 to Sat-Mar-16, Austin, TX, SXSW

Mon-Mar-18, Los Angeles, CA, Echoplex (Check Yo Ponytail)

Fri-Mar-22, Boise, ID, Treefort Music Fest

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