Shearwater, led by songwriter and natural historian Jonathan Meiburg, has established itself as one of America's most distinctive and adventurous bands over the past quarter-century. The New World presents nine immersive songs that take the group farther afield than ever before, featuring a rich tapestry of collaborators.

This album guides the listener through a journey encompassing joy, confusion, reverence, and defiance. Meiburg's voice acts as a graceful yet elusive guide through arrangements that are both spare and ornate, making The New World an absorbing listen from start to finish.

• Features nine immersive songs from the adventurous American band Shearwater.
• Led by Jonathan Meiburg, with contributions from Emily Lee, Dan Duszynski, Shahzad Ismaily, Doug Wieselman, Farouz Zriek, Leo Abrahams, Mamadou Kouyate, Mahamadou Tounkara, Moctar Kouyate, and Thor Harris.
• The soundscape is described as both spare and ornate, offering a compelling listening experience.

This release is a single LP record format, manufactured by Polyborus and presented in the English language.

The New World is a highly regarded rock album, ranking well within the genre and overall music charts, making it an essential addition for collectors of distinctive rock music.