Al Menne, (he/ they) formerly of Seattle based Great Grandpa has just released debut solo record Freak Accident. Like so many albums in these fragile yet turbulent times, it's a statement of quier self assertion.
Conventionally framed with jingling guitars and padding drums, its a gentle record which spotlights a quicksilver lead vocal and tender Indie rhythms that seem very much of these times..
As a half hour it makes no attemp to reinvent wheels. It's content to stay within its space rather than invade others. It's there if you want it. Meanwhile, I put on a Belle & Sebastian record, because the moment and mood seemed to warrant it.
Nice, but a bit too sweet for me! Had a random discovery yesterday. Clicked for once on a Bandcamp email from a label. Liked the first track and thought it would be worth exploring. Then got another email from the label with some download codes (coincidence or not?!), so now own the new Fat Spirit album for nothing. Makes me naturally disposed towards liking it, but it is worth a listen!
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