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If the name Ben + Vesper sounds familyre, that's because this artsy-fartsy husband/wife duo runs with the notorious Suf-gang. And you do not want to front on that, for Ben + Vesper-- signed to Daniel Smith's Sounds Familyre imprint-- have a straight gangsta 13-track LP coming at us May 22.

All This Could Kill You features multi-instrumental action from the one and only Sufjan Stevens (who tackles banjo, woodwinds, vocals, and piano here) and the production wizardry/wackery of Smith. The potentially murderous LP also boasts the titular equation's sensitive co-ed crooning (Ida fans take note), vocals from Smith siblings David (who also drums) and Elin, and arrangements from Josh Stamper and Chris Weisman.

As hazardous as this record is, we know you'll listen anyway; dip your toes in the waters of death by checking out the pleasant "An Honest Bluff" below.

All This Could Kill You:

01 Door to Door
02 An Honest Bluff
03 Many Moons
04 Live Free or Try
05 Vow Takers
06 Carnaval
07 The Floridian
08 8 Mo.
09 The Stomach
10 Force Field
11 Rockaway Twp.
12 Nite Walker
13 When Life Strikes