Album: The Satanic Satanist by Portugal. The Man (2009)
Genre: Indie | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Hypnotic
Record Label: Atlantic
Format: Album

Description: The Satanic Satanist is the fourth full-length album from Alaskan experimental rock band Portugal. The Man. The album's artwork is a combination of photographs and watercolor illustrations by lead singer John Gourley.

On June 1, 2009, the band released the song "People Say" for free download on their official website.

On June 24, 2009, the album leaked on the Internet. Lead singer John Gourley posted a blog entry regarding the leak on the band's official website. The statement encouraged fans to download the album, but to also support the band and purchase the record upon release if enjoyed.

On October 1, 2010, the band released onto YouTube a music video for the song "People Say", directed by Michael Ragen and produced by Joy Saez.

This album featured a guest drummer who had been touring with them while Jason Sechrist took a leave of absence from the band.

Artist Background: Portugal. The Man is an American rock band based in Portland, Oregon. The group consists of John Gourley, Zach Carothers, Kyle O'Quin, and Kane Ritchotte. Gourley and Carothers met and began playing music together in high school in Wasilla, Alaska. Since the formation of Portugal. The Man in 2005, the band has released eight studio albums and three EPs. Their first two albums were released on Fearless Records. They also released material on their own imprint Approaching AIRballoons through in... Part of the Wasilla, Alaska, USA music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Broken Bells, Sir Sly, Cold War Kids, Saint Motel

Music Scene: Part of the Wasilla, Alaska, USA music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Indie, Rock/Pop, Hypnotic, 2000s, Album, Atlantic

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The Satanic Satanist is the fourth full-length album from Alaskan experimental rock band Portugal. The Man. The album's artwork is a combination of photographs and watercolor illustrations by lead singer John Gourley.

On June 1, 2009, the band released the song "People Say" for free download on their official website.

On June 24, 2009, the album leaked on the Internet. Lead singer John Gourley posted a blog entry regarding the leak on the band's official website. The statement encouraged fans to download the album, but to also support the band and purchase the record upon release if enjoyed.

On October 1, 2010, the band released onto YouTube a music video for the song "People Say", directed by Michael Ragen and produced by Joy Saez.

This album featured a guest drummer who had been touring with them while Jason Sechrist took a leave of absence from the band.

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