Instrumentation expanded, palette widened and canvas doubled. The third album from these acclaimed NYC mainstays adds concise rockers, fuller orchestrations and mysterious textures to the band's long, deep grooves and microtonal tunings. Having emerged as a vibrant musical force with their previous album 'Wood/Metal/Plastic/Pattern/Rhythm/Rock' (GBCD 47 / GBLP 47), 75 Dollar Bill have spent the last few years bringing their music to new places and people with their dedication to performance in venues of all shapes and sizes. The fruits of this work can be heard here on their expansive new album ?I Was Real?. The record is enhanced by the presence of eight additional players in various combinations over its nine tracks - but also shows off the duo's strength when stripped down to the core.
