Destroyer is Dan Bejar from Vancouver, British Columbia. Kaputt is his latest vision: an opulent, lyrical, game-changing masterpiece to rank with the choicest works of Sade, Scritti Politti, Simply Red and Steely Dan. For a more contemporary touchstone, feel free to consider it the sad-eyed psychic cousin of GAYNGS’ smooth opus Relayted. These elaborate songs were lovingly crafted by a large studio ensemble of dedicated players; they are given fresh life on the road by an eight-piece touring band which will visit European shores for the first time this year. Kaputt was released by the good people of Merge in North America, entering the Billboard chart at number 62 and receiving exultant hosannas from such august publications as The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Spin and The Washington Post. Pitchfork awarded it their Best New Music accolade, noting that “Kaputt feels wise. Like a mirror that actually points back at something better. Something you can jam and let wash over you, but also something you can use. It feels funny, tragic, artful, and ultimately true.” The record scored an A- grade when reviewed by The Onion’s A.V. Club, who declared: “Kaputt rolls luxuriously in its own plush soft-rock grandeur, powerfully alluring and deeply sad at the same time.” Dead Oceans are honoured to be Destroyer’s new home for the UK, Europe and Japan. Welcome to Avalon, people. This is a paradigm shift. Kaputt by Malaparte, which Bejar has never read… KaraWalker, specifically the lyrics she contributed to the song “Suicide Demo For KaraWalker”… The devastated mind of JC/DC, who recorded, produced and mixed this record from fall of 2008 to spring of 2010… The backup vocals of certain Roy Ayers and Long John Baldry tours… Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence… These are some of the themes alluded to or avoided in the album Kaputt…