"Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared?" is the eighth studio album by American indie rock band Deerhunter. This album was released on January 18, 2019, under the label 4AD. It marks a clear departure from the band's traditional guitar-driven rock, leaning more heavily into a synth-based and art pop sound.
The songs in this album consider themes like oblivion, ecological destruction, and human disconnectedness. Such engrossing themes underline the band's exploration of existential queries which set the tone for the album's melancholic and eclectic sound. The album even includes a homage to the late punk icon and poet, Pete Shelley, in the track "No One's Sleeping."
Deerhunter recorded this album in various places including Marfa in Texas, Atlanta in Georgia, and Los Angeles in California. Cate Le Bon co-produced and played on the album, collaborating with the band's frontman, Bradford Cox, to shape the dense, layered sound. The album generally received positive reviews for its stylistic departure from conventional indie rock, and the success of its art pop and synth-based approach.
Certainly, with "Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared?" Deerhunter shows their ability to evolve and experiment with their sound whilst exploring profound themes, truly making this album a noteworthy addition to their discography.
