18 February 2024

Californian daydreamers GRANDADDY, now centred more than ever
around singer-songwriter Jason Lytle gave birth to their 6th album,
named BLU WAV.

Press info: “A prolific storyteller, Jason Lytle is inspired by the overwhelming beauty of nature to the mundane moments that spark life’s strongest memories. With the album title Blu Wav meant to be a literal mash-up of “bluegrass” and “new wave”, the new collection has a distinct feel, a uniform vibe, and a somewhat unexpected sound.”

The Guardian (English newspaper): “Lytle’s crestfallen songs – sung in plaintive sigh suggesting Brian Wilson channelling Charlie Brown’s existential angst – are a seductive
joy, and getting lost in his soft-focus happy-sadness is an addictive pleasure all its own.”
Score: 4/5.

TUTV: These are records that transfer you quickly to a dreamy place of your own choice, for 44 minutes on this one. I guess Lytle wrote all songs sitting in his rocking chair on a porch under the Californian sun while reflecting on the good and the bad side of life. His near-whispering/sighing vocals have a sedated and relaxing effect. Perfect music for quiet moments, away from the daily rat race.

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ALBUM

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