Which indie rock band released the 2016 album 'Teens of Denial'?

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Car Seat Headrest released the 2016 album 'Teens of Denial'. The record is the American indie rock band's tenth studio album and arrived through Matador Records on May 20, 2016.

The album marked an important transition for Car Seat Headrest. Earlier releases were largely recorded by frontman Will Toledo and circulated through Bandcamp, while 'Teens of Denial' was the band's first album recorded in a professional studio. Steve Fisk produced it, giving the group a fuller band sound while retaining Toledo's lengthy, candid songwriting.

The album also became notable for a copyright-related production problem. Its original physical pressing included a song that interpolated lyrics from The Cars' 'Just What I Needed'. After permission was denied, Matador recalled and destroyed the initial CD and vinyl runs. The replacement version used 'Not What I Needed' instead. This unusual episode is one reason the album's release history is frequently discussed alongside its music.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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