HAMILTON LEITHAUSER - This Side of the Island AFRO JAZZ Purity Ring

Purity Ring

Serendipitously timed for release during Merge Records’ 35-year anniversary

Hackney Diamonds marks the band’s first studio album of original material since 2005's A Bigger Bang

separated by water but united by an indestructible groove

is one of his most personal musical works

HAMILTON LEITHAUSER - This Side of the Island AFRO JAZZ Purity RingLP Limited Edition Aqua Blue Vinyl Hamilton Leithauser's 5th studio album This Side of the Island (co produced by AaronDessner of The National) boldly turns away from the folk rock vibes of his two previous records and introduces a groovier, bass heavy, modern sound a sound undoubtedly influenced by several decades of music. Inspired by events in Hamiltons personal life, thealbum's lyrics showcase his unrelenting optimism and biting wit and as they