TV on the Radio

Dear Science

First released2008

Dear Science, the third studio album by TV on the Radio, was recorded primarily at Rare Book Room in Brooklyn, New York, with additional sessions at other locations including電光石火 studio. The album was produced by the band members themselves along with David Fridmann, who brought his extensive experience from working with artists like The Flaming Lips and Spoon. The production process emphasized creative experimentation and layering of vocal harmonies, building on the band's evolving sound from their previous work. Released in 2010, the album reflected a more polished and ambitious production approach compared to their earlier albums, incorporating a wider range of electronic and organic instrumentation. The recording benefited from advances in digital production technology while maintaining the band's core aesthetic of densely layered, emotionally intense compositions.