Portugal. The Man is an American psychedelic rock band based in Portland, but originally from Wasilla, Alaska. The group released their first two albums with Fearless Records. They also released material on their own imprint Approaching AIRballoons through indie label Equal Vision Records. They signed to Atlantic Records on April 2, 2010.
Portugal. The Man's debut record “Waiter: "You Vultures!"” was released by Fearless Records on January 24, 2006. The album was produced by Casey Bates.
In early 2007, Portugal. The Man self-released a new E.P. entitled “It's Complicated Being a Wizard” on their own label, Approaching AIRballoons.
On June 22, 2007, they released their second full-length, “Church Mouth”, again produced by Casey Bates.
On April 9 Portugal. The Man announced “The Satanic Satanist”, which was released on July 21, 2009. Originally named The Satanic Satanist of the Majestic Majesty, the album title was later shortened and an acoustic counterpart entitled The Majestic Majesty was released. The Satanic Satanist is themed around memories and stories from singer John Gourley's growing up in the state of Alaska. The album was recorded with the help of record producer Paul Q. Kolderie of Pixies and Radiohead fame, and it was the band's first time recording an album with pre-production. The band released the first video from The Satanic Satanist for the track "Do You" on September 17, 2009.
On February 11, 2010, John announced that “American Ghetto”, the bands fifth studio album, would be released on March 2. In order to avoid another leak, virtually no copies of the album were solicited until the release date.
The new album is titled In the Mountain in the Cloud and was released on July 19, this year.
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