Pre-order Aleks and the Ramps' Facts Now

Posted: 03 February, 2012

We're very happy to announce that Facts, the wonderful third album from acclaimed Melbourne experimental pop outfit Aleks and the Ramps, is now available for pre-order on iTunes.

Incurable romantics, the band will be gifting the world with the new album on Valentine's Day, which makes perfect sense: Facts would be a perfect gift for a lover, cousin, grandparent or pet –– anyone, sentient or no, is likely to love this record.

We've been going on about our love for Facts for a while now. The band's third long player, Facts is the band's most rounded, immediate and satisfying lp to date, a shimmering pop gem full of sudden hooks and strange charms, all of it presided over by frontman Aleks' wonderfully dry, dark wit.

It's strange, wonderful, addictive stuff; a true album's album in an age of throwaway singles, full of deep cuts and hidden treasures.

Listen to the two singles released so far from the album, Bummer and Middle Aged Unicorn On Beach With Sunset, in our player below.

We recently had the Ramps stop by our rooftop to premiere the title track from the album, a winsome banjo-led thing that we like rather a lot. Check it out below:

In support the album, Aleks and the Ramps will be heading off on a national tour in March; they'll also be taking the stage at NZ's Camp a Low Hum festival.

Check out the Australian dates below: 

01-03 Canberra – ANU Bar

02-03 Wollongong – The Patch

03-03 Sydney – GoodGod Small Club

04-03 Newcastle – Chinos

08-03 Byron Bay – The Rails

09-03 Toowoomba – The Spotted Cow

10-03 Brisbane – Tym Guitars (in store)

10-03 Brisbane – The Waiting Room

22-03 Geelong – The National Hotel

23-03 Melbourne – Northcote Social Club

24-03 Adelaide – The Hotel Metro

31-03 Hobart – The Brisbane Hotel

Pete : 03 February, 2012

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