--- product_id: 4817525 title: "Antifogmatic" price: "₱5032" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/4817525-antifogmatic store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Antifogmatic **Price:** ₱5032 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Antifogmatic - **How much does it cost?** ₱5032 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/4817525-antifogmatic) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 'Antifogmatic,' the follow-up to the Punch Brothers' 2008 debut, 'Punch,' is a collaboratively written collection of songs from these 'five wily, omnivorous bluegrass titans,' as the Village Voice has called them, a quintet that the Washington Post, in turn, has described as 'some of the best string pickers of the new generation.''Antifogmatic' is seamlessly sequenced to display the collective imagination, the instrumental and vocal power, of the band - Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjo player Noam Pikelny, and fiddler Gabe Witcher. Though the quintet is now based in New York City, where they have an informal residency at Manhattan's The Living Room, they recorded and mixed the album at Hollywood's historic Ocean Way studio with iconoclastic producer Jon Brion (Brad Mehldau, Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple, Kanye West) and engineer Greg Koller. Says Witcher, 'We knew we needed a producer equally as well-versed in pop and rock as in instrumental music, and I don't think there is anyone more able to capture and communicate the essence of this material than Jon Brion.'The arrangements on 'Antifogmatic' range from intimate to boisterous and back; genre-wise, the band once again ventures where no string band has ever gone before. The spare opening track 'You Are' contrasts percussive guitar riffs with lyrical string parts that dance around Thile's sweet upper register as he spins a tale of romantic emancipation; occasionally, the other instruments give way to reveal the throb of the bass. The band also engages in some unexpectedly beautiful harmony singing, smoothing out the compelling melodic twists and turns of 'Welcome Home.' 'Me and Us' and 'Woman and the Bell' both have a dream-like quality; the former, in fact, was inspired by those jumbled, thought-filled moments before sleep sets in, and the instrumentation keeps pace with the ever-shifting imagery. In contrast, 'Don't Need No' and 'Rye Whiskey' are foot-stomping barroom boasts and 'Next to the Trash' is the closest the band gets to traditional bluegrass, even as the lyrics tug the piece in a more surreal direction.The Punch Brothers are as comfortable at the jam band-oriented Bonnaroo Festival, where they will appear in June, as at Carnegie Hall. Their fan base ranges from the hip youthful crowds that packed the Living Room to the dedicated listeners of NPR's Prairie Home Companion, which has also hosted the exceedingly good-humored boys.The group will be on tour throughout the spring and summer and will make appearances at the Newport Folk Festival and the Telluride Blugrass Festival. A special deluxe edition of 'Antifogmatic' includes a four-song instrumental EP and a seven-song DVD filmed during the band's Living Room residency. The first 250 copies will also include a signed 'Punch Cocktail Recipe Guide.' The word 'Antifogmatic,' explains Thile, 'is an old term for a bracing beverage, generally rum or whiskey, that a person would have before going out to work in rough weather to stave off any ill effects. This batch of tunes could be used in much the same way, and includes some characters who would probably benefit mightily, if temporarily, from a good antifogmatic.' Review: CHRIS THILE IS A GENIUS. - This is fabulous CD! I've been a fan of Chris since I heard my first Nickel Creek song in the 90's. It's of course impeccably mixed; all of the musicians are stellar and Chris' mandolin playing, melodies and vocals are unsurpassed. This is not 'background' music - this is sitting-around-appreciating music. A synergy of bluegrass, classical training, folk and .... well, an undefinable quality that make this group unique. Review: Clever in parts... much better than their first - Still a bit slow and wandering in parts, but much better than their debut album. Though I generally enjoy this album, I'd still like to hear Thile branch out in terms of sounds. Sure he's being creative and edgy... but it somehow feels constrained. Most of the songs still have a sound to them, like Thile's done them before. I think, as great as Thile is on vocals, that I'd like to hear some other lead vocalists too. Complaining aside, unlike their last one, at least with this one has that quality that makes me want to come back to it. Thanks! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B003BWBA7Q | | Best Sellers Rank | #80,766 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #33,875 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl) #38,790 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (134) | | Date First Available | April 19, 2010 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 8341917 | | Label | Nonesuch | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Nonesuch | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2010 | | Product Dimensions | 5.67 x 5.12 x 0.24 inches; 2.33 ounces | ## Images ![Antifogmatic - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XQR-3qVML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CHRIS THILE IS A GENIUS. *by J***. on March 11, 2013* This is fabulous CD! I've been a fan of Chris since I heard my first Nickel Creek song in the 90's. It's of course impeccably mixed; all of the musicians are stellar and Chris' mandolin playing, melodies and vocals are unsurpassed. This is not 'background' music - this is sitting-around-appreciating music. A synergy of bluegrass, classical training, folk and .... well, an undefinable quality that make this group unique. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clever in parts... much better than their first *by N***N on July 7, 2010* Still a bit slow and wandering in parts, but much better than their debut album. Though I generally enjoy this album, I'd still like to hear Thile branch out in terms of sounds. Sure he's being creative and edgy... but it somehow feels constrained. Most of the songs still have a sound to them, like Thile's done them before. I think, as great as Thile is on vocals, that I'd like to hear some other lead vocalists too. Complaining aside, unlike their last one, at least with this one has that quality that makes me want to come back to it. Thanks! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Antifogmatic is an accomplished, often surprising work *by D***E on March 31, 2014* These guys are accomplished musicians who play together intelligently and smoothly, often producing lush, haunting sounds (especially when the lead singer's tenor hovers in the higher registers). They play traditional bluegrass instruments, but don't produce mere bluegrass sounds--there's a little folk, a little jazz in there. One of my favorite things about Punch Brothers is the unexpected: If I don't know what's going to happen next in a song, all the better. But if I can figure out where a melody is going, or what the next song line will be, I'm bored. These guys never leave me bored. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/4817525-antifogmatic](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/4817525-antifogmatic) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-04-28*