Fondness, Etc. Score the album is a collection

the album is a collection of exquisitely crafted soul-pop that is irresistibly smooth

melodic clarity

embracing their partying ways and accepting the occasional semi-self destructive thoughts and actions

From Sam Cooke's teenage debut as a full fledged member of the legendary Soul Stirrers in 1951 through his career as a rhythm and blues phenomenon thanks to the recordings for which he is acknowledged as the progenitor of Soul music

Now the band return with their third record in as many years: Skinty Fia

Fondness, Etc. Score the album is a collectionLong celebrated as one of America's most inventive DIY singer songwriters, Shakey Graves (born Alejandro Rose Garcia) has built a singular career on experimentation and emotional honesty. Fondness, etc. Feels like a window into his most personal world yet and a full creative reset placing emphasis on lo fi sound and analog warmth, packed with soft vocals, haunted guitars, experimental textures, and tender imperfections. His songs explore trying to do