Standout longplayers

24 June 2023

Band: PORTUGAL. THE MAN
Who: American electro pop outfit led by
singer/songwriter John Gourley.
Active: Since 2006 / 9 LPs so far (new one incl.)

New album: CHRIS BLACK SAVED MY LIFE
The LP is dedicated to the band’s longtime friend and
the album’s namesake Chris Black, who died in May 2019.

AllMusic says: “The album is named after the group’s close-friend, filmmaker Chris Black,
who toured with them in 2016 as a kind of unofficial DJ and hypeman and who died tragically in 2019 just as his career was taking shape. With Chris Black Changed My Life, the have crafted a warm and hooky homage to their friend it’s a vibe that sticks with you.”
Full interview here. Score: 4/5.

TUTV: Summer breeze synth-pop with heavy-hearted moments for a beloved friend gone.
Enchanting harmonies featuring several guests and an overall romantic record.

Single: Dummy

Full album

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