addy - Eclipse by Topshelf Records published on 2019-11-18T19:43:26Z Following in the steps of a pair of electronics-embellished folk EPs, Eclipse is the debut record from Richmond, VA's addy. As with addy's previous work, Eclipse's contemplative magic was produced entirely from home studios, lending a crucial flexibility to the album's overall recording process, the final product of which belies its modest, DIY studio accommodations. Led by the eponymous Adam Watkins, addy's compositions navigate universal themes of friendship, heartbreak, and growth on the terrain of eloquent, country-reminiscent instrumentation. Natural ASMR-inducing textures and Casio-sequenced drum hooks create a unique rhythmic foundation for addy's distinct lilt, itself occasionally adorned with honeysuckle-sweet pitch correction which lends the folkish twang an unusual yet modern slant. Lead single "Planted" captures many of Eclipse's salient elements with its wailing violin and pedal steel, evoking the strong emotions associated with healing and growth. On "Easier," addy longs to alleviate the pains of a near-and-dear friend, whereas the album's triumphant apex "Eclipse" turns the reflection inward in an entrancing, climactic ode to the self, punctuated with notes of optimism and hope. ❍ Mixed and Engineered by Taylor Noll ❍ Violin (2, 7) by Jessika Blanks ❍ Additional guitar and pedal steel (2, 3, 4, 8) by Josh Marre ❍ Mastered by Mike Ditrio ❍ Art by Kevin Zweerink Contains tracks addy - "Garden Snake" by Topshelf Records published on 2019-11-18T19:41:46Z addy - "Planted" by Topshelf Records published on 2019-11-18T19:41:07Z addy - "Easier" by Topshelf Records published on 2019-11-18T19:41:13Z addy - "Elevator" by Topshelf Records published on 2019-11-18T19:41:18Z addy - "Equinox" by Topshelf Records published on 2019-11-18T19:41:20Z
