Dirty Projectors – Bitte Orca

Released on June 9, 2009, Bitte Orca is the fifth studio album by American experimental rock band Dirty Projectors. The album showcases a blend of avant-garde compositions with accessible pop sensibilities, marking a significant evolution in the band's sound. Frontman Dave Longstreth's intricate guitar work and unconventional song structures are complemented by the prominent vocals of Amber Coffman and Angel Deradoorian, adding depth and harmony to the album's eclectic tracks.

Critically acclaimed, Bitte Orca received a score of 9.2 from Pitchfork, which described it as "a testament to the leaps and bounds Longstreth has made as a songsmith and Dirty Projectors have made as a band." The album was also ranked number 2 on Pitchfork's "Best of 2009" list and included in their "Top 200 Albums of the 2000s" at position 56. The single "Stillness Is the Move" was particularly noted for its blend of R&B influences and experimental rock, earning the second spot on Pitchfork's "Best Tracks of 2009."

Reviews

"Bitte Orca is one of the more purely enjoyable indie-rock records in an awfully long time; remarkable by any means, but even more so considering the source." — Pitchfork

"Bitte Orca is both [Longstreth's] most easily accessible and most instantly likeable effort to date." — No Ripcord

"Dirty Projectors are not a band that plugs in and plays: every inch is polished, every note arranged." — Uncut

"Bitte Orca is an unorthodox listen; racking your brain and melting your heart all in the same instant." — Sputnikmusic