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I’m Afraid of Everything 7-inch
I’m Afraid of Everything 7-inch
Knowing …music video? is from Tucson, Arizona has little to do with the feeling that these two tracks on clear vinyl from Fort Lowell Records (also out of Tucson) sound like what a cool breeze across a heated desert night must feel like. I’m Afraid of Everything is perhaps a primer, a proper tease, of where the group is heading after two full length albums. On this 7-inch release songwriter and keyboardist Paul Jenkins and multi-instrumentalist J. Lugo Miller have crafted two airy and serene tracks of music that blend ambiance (by way of squash beats and lilting keys) with immediacy. “feelgooddesperation” represents the latter even though it opens up with gentle piano notes surrounded by phone connection sounds and subtle synth. On it Jenkins displays his soulful abilities, delivered with cool and near-pop delivery. He can coo and strain notes without crossing the line, always maintaining identity and emotion without overdoing it. “I’m Afraid of Everything” is one step beyond chill/electronic music. The group finds their groove here, taking electronic music and giving it more to do than mix and shuffle beats and noise. Jenkins’ vocals float in and out, like a narrator floating above drama. Blending pop melodies and electronic music is nothing new. Making it interesting and enjoyable is something else. …music video? succeed. With this second vinyl release its clear Fort Lowell is sincere about releasing good music in quality packaging. If you’re a vinyl hound this is a solid purchase.
*The vinyl release is limited to 500 copies and is available on iTunes for $1.98. Vinyl comes with download code and poster and can be purchased through Fort Lowell Records or on Amazon for $5.65.
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