Addy - Eclipse (March 6 2020) Album

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.

 

RIYL: HOVVDY, Trace Mountains, Bon Iver, Foxwarren

 

good album

 

Beautiful stuff. Been listening to it a lot—great morning album.

 

good album is good. has been dominating my listening these past few days, hard to pick a favorite.

 

its so good

 

one of my favorites I've heard so far this year

 

one of my favorites of the year for sure. been listening to it non-stop since Saturday.

 

Really good album

 

Absolutely one of my favorites of the year as well. Been tough trying to not overplay it

 

topshelf always delivers

 

you should write a review for it!

 

I totally would if I hadn't just gotten started on a different review! If I knock it out quickly enough I might take you up on that suggestion though. Been letting life stuff get too in the way of writing, need to get back into it!

 

I'm also picking up Freelance Whales vibes on this one, remember them?

 

This has become my quarentine soundtrack. How do we get a review of this published on the main page?

 

Gave it a shot myself. What do you think? Open to any & all comments since I've never tried this before.

Eclipse is the debut album of addy, the Richmond, VA based project led by the versatile Adam Watkins. This semi-sweet release of home studio magic delivers folk songs that are brushed with enough electronic flair to give them a pop feel. The poetry of the lyrics shine as themes of personal identity, transition, and growth are sprinkled over a backdrop of familiar outdoor scenes like gardens, ponds, and nights spent out in the yard. Clocking in at just over 30 minutes, the album is full of breezy songs like "Easier" and "Equinox" that are sure to make you reminisce about simpler times. But it will not leave you to dwell. There is positive affirmation to be found in the forward-looking tracks like "Garden Snake" and "Pattern" which bookend this release and point out that if nothing is truly permanent, a commitment to change is all that's needed to start again.

RIYL: Bon Iver, HOVVDY, Freelance Whales, Trace Mountains

 

He threw an EP of demos up last week for bandcamp Friday. It's every bit as good and soothing as the LP.

 

Still listen to this a ton. It's in my top 10 for 2020, might be in top 5.

 

Two re-recorded tracks up for a bandcamp Friday.

 

This is probably the most under rated album of the year TBH

 

Yeah, unlike many other albums from the January through March, it stayed in rotation throughout the year for me. Great album.

 

This was in my top 5 for 2020! I consider it my quarantine record since I got into it in mid March as things were shutting down for the first time.

 

H Y P E

 

this is one of my favorite springtime records. it's great always, but especially good during March & April. can't wait for new stuff.