Album Notes

“B-Side of a Life", opens with Jane Weibel’s sauntering clarinet being buoyed by Jackson Milgaten’s bubbly bass line. The retro-style production lends Jeremy Scott’s vocals a vintage, sang-through-a-megaphone feel that is as cheeky as it is charming. But lest the listener begin to suspect they are spinning one of their grandfather’s old 78’s, lyrics like “See the daisies fucking on their tiptoes / Disillusioned every time the wind blows” should assuage any concerns.

“Everything”, is a more downbeat affair, anchored by three-part harmonies, finger snaps, and the subtly surreal slides of Scott’s guitar. Unexpected mixing choices add depth to the crisp production, placing the vocals in surprising places that make each repetition of the chorus sound unique.

“A Little Time” places Tom Waits-ian garage-racket percussion behind a sea of tropical leads, breathy harmonies, and sparsely plucked acoustic guitar. Penitent lullaby “Should’ve Seen This Coming” is a similarly subdued affair, and what the brief track may lack in immediacy it makes up for with its intimate, confessional tone.

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