Recorded in the first wild flush of touring for Okkervil River’s 2013 concept album The Silver Gymnasium, Out of the Silver Gymnasium presents highlights from that record interspersed by selections from I Am Very Far, barnstorming renditions of fan favorites “Lost Coastlines” and “Unless It’s Kicks,” and covers of “Dance Hall Days” by Wang Chung and “Satellite of Love,” dedicated to the recent passing of Lou Reed. Out of the Silver Gymnasium features boisterous duetting with Patrick Pestorius, enveloping synths courtesy of Michael St. Clair, and some particularly great keyboard solos by Justin Sherburn - and it also acts as a worthy showcase for the fiery electric guitar work of lead guitarist Lauren Gurgiolo, who is joined on guitar by Will’s childhood friend from Meriden, New Hampshire, Aaron Johnson. Liner notes include a long essay by Will following the band’s progression through the end of The Stand Ins touring, work with Roky Erickson, and recording and touring for both I Am Very Far and The Silver Gymnasium.

Tracklist:

1. It Was My Season
2. On a Balcony
3. Rider
4. Pink-Slips
5. Where the Spirit Left Us
6. Lido Pier Suicide Car
7. The Valley
8. No Key, No Plan (slow version)
9. Satellite of Love (Lou Reed cover)
10. Stay Young
11. Down Down the Deep River
12. Lost Coastlines
13. [Encore Break]
14. Dance Hall Days (Wang Chung cover)
15. Walking Without Frankie
16. A Hand to Take Hold of the Scene
17. Unless It’s Kicks