03/11/2025
Fifteen years ago, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down released a heartbreak record that clapped, stomped, and danced through the wreckage — all jagged guitars, jubilant horns, and impossible love on the road.
Produced by Tucker Martine with guest appearances from Andrew Bird, Blitzen Trapper, Horse Feathers, Laura Veirs, and Tune-Yards, it chronicled the collapse of love with brutal honesty and wild rhythm.
Now, Thao revisits the record’s truth:
“The one vital thing about Know Better Learn Faster that I couldn’t say then but I must say now is that it was a heartbreak record about a woman.” — Thao
Remastered by Sarah Register (The Shins, Meshell Ndegeocello) and pressed on limited-edition ruby vinyl, housed in a die-cut jacket with printed inner sleeve and personal letter from Thao.
🎧 Out Nov 21 | Pre-order Know Better Learn Faster (15th Anniversary Remaster)now: https://pocp.co/know-better-learn-faster