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Relatives in Descent is the fourth album from acclaimed Detroit band Protomartyr, and arguably their most powerful record to date. Singer Joe Casey invokes the spirits of great rock orators and agitators as he reflects on the state of a disunited America. And his words echo in the dissonant guitar lines and tense rock rhythms of the tracks. This masterfully wrought LP features production by Sonny DiPerri who’s also known for his works with other restlessly creative bands like Animal Collective and Dirty Projectors.