Dear God, I Hate Myself

Is the name of the new Xiu Xiu record (out on the 23rd via Northwest indie powerhouse Kill Rock Stars, except if you want to order the deluxe LP package that comes, hand numbered, with homemade chocolate. That you can get for $30 starting Feb. 7th. ), as well as the name of this track for which they have made a thoroughly enjoyable music video. The elegant woman featured alongside roughly a quarter of Jamie Stewart's upper body is the newest addition to the band, presumably replacing the member who departed to kick-start the also great (but not as great), dark, and electronically inclined band, Cold Cave.

I firmly believe that this newest album is Xiu Xiu's best release ever, and will fight anyone who disagrees. No doubt. There is a consistency to this record that is unprecedented among the usually kinda all over the place Xiu Xiu records of the past, and the hits hit harder than anything since "I Luv The Valley OH!".

I also believe that this video is an astounding artistic statement. Enjoy below.