DEVOTCHKA 100 Lovers (2011 UK 12-track vinyl LP - For more than a decade, DeVotchKa has melded its influences, from Eastern European wedding bands to Norteno ballads, into an authentic and totally original blend of popular music. The band's haunting, romantic sound evokes timeless images, attracting thousands of fans to their sold-out live shows. With the release of the band's fifth album, '100 Lovers', the band returns to the epic settings of the Arizona desert with producer Craig Schumacher [Calexico, Neko Case] to create a new collection of haunting stories, with songs like 'The Man From San Sebastian' delivering on their intriguing titles with enigmatic lyrics and cinematic soundscapes. For '100 Lovers', DeVotchKa spent over a year refining their sound, taking multiple trips to the studio to craft twelve new recordings. The final product is the band's strongest album to date, combining the energy and pop verve of 'How It Ends' with the lush arrangements of 'A Mad and Faithful Telling', filled with songs fans will love, memorable melodies to draw in new listeners, and driving beats that will slip seamlessly into their rousing live sets).