LP – Standard Edition Black Vinyl. On Hungry Animal, Luke Temple continues to trace the invisible lines between the personal and the cosmic between what we feel, what we observe, and what we inherit simply by being alive. The album reunites Temple with Doug Stuart (bass) and Kosta Galanopoulos (drums), the core of his Cascading Moms ensemble, whose instinctive chemistry anchors the records balance of rhythmic precision and melodic drift. Together they shape a sound that feels handmade and fluid, deliver- ing sharp observations in soft focus. The album opens with Clean Living, a tenderly libidinous groove, unraveling purity myths and self-discipline less a confession than a celebration of the futility of striving for perfection in a flawed world. From there, Echo Park Donut shifts into the memory of an unsettling vignette drawn from a violent incident outside Temples Los Angeles home. The band moves with a quiet pulse beneath the story, suggest- ing both detachment and the surreal intimacy of fear. The title track, Hungry Animal, grounds the albums broader questions: how well can we really know one another, or ourselves? Temples lyrics circle around the idea that we are animals among animals, driven by instinct and affection alike. Its both playful and philosophical, one of the records emotional centres. Temples bandmates bring an understated mastery to these pieces. Stuarts melod- ic, infectious grooves converse fluidly with Galanopouloss drumming, which breathes life into each song even as it gently propels them forward. The trios interplay feels both weightless and deeply rooted commanding the listeners attention and empathy without ever forcing it. With Hungry Animal, Luke Temple and the Cascading Moms create a world where reflection becomes rhythm and consciousness gains texture a record of quiet revelations and deliberate grace. …his private world is fascinating. NEW YORK TIMES Temple\’s various gifts amplify each other. PITCHFORK \”Luke Temple has one of the most beautiful voices in pop music.\” SUFJAN STEVENS Tracklist: 01. Clean Living02. Echo Park Donut03. Hungry Animal04. Loose White Paper05. Shake Me Awake06. Bed Time For Eddy07. Love Means Light Year08. Early Spring09. Emotional Volley10. One Heavenly Body11. One Zero