Downhaul - Proof (May 21, 2021) Album • Page 2

This record makes me feel like it’s like 2013 and we’re on AP again haha. Nostalgic in a very comforting way

 

Been listening to this a lot today, definitely hear the MWY Untitled comparison. The vocals remind me of someone too but I can’t figure it out.

As for the Goodness comparison, I feel like that’s almost become a default for when the melodies are soft and warm in the way Piano Player’s are. Idk that probably doesn’t make any sense, but I remember people comparing Wait For Love to Goodness before it came out and that’s how I connect those two, and I get that same feeling from songs like Dried on this one.

 

I hear a ton of Microwave and Balance & Composure here. Really like this

 

Getting huge Pinegrove, Gaslight Anthem guitar, Manchester Orchestra, and Balance and Composure vibes. My favorites are Bury and Curtains.

 

This record is super interesting. Definitely going to dive further in.

 

Instrumentally this is everything I could want from an emo-adjacent album, but it might take me a minute to fully buy into the vocals.

 

The vocals are a huge selling point for me because of how unique they are.

 

Idk if I just like the second half of this more, but from Standing Water on, I'm really into this. Gonna have to go back and listen again

 

Parts of this remind me of Caracara

 

I really don't see much hype about this anywhere other than this site, hope it catches steam. I really underestimated the B&C vibes going on here. His vocals are so unique, and I can totally get people not liking them, but I really do feel like he's hitting the correct notes and the melodies are definitely there, even though they might take multiple listens to really show themselves. I think this is going to be a huge grower.

 

In addition to B&C, this prompted me to throw on that old Daytrader LP haha. Holds up better than I thought it would

 

Bury is quickly shooting up my list of favorite songs from this year so far.

 

ooh interesting, where?

that album is so fucking good

 

I have to listen again haha I don’t remember!

 

some interesting and wildly different comps haha

 

Can't believe they stole one of Tom Delonge's best lyrics on this record

 

Interview: Downhaul - The Alternative

 

Still trying to adjust to the vocals, but I love this musically. I have a feeling I will like this more with repeat listens.

 

Get it cuz they mention a wicker basket

 

yeah sure I'll take some more.

 

i think i like circulation so much bc it starts as a pbtt song and ends as a gaslight anthem song

 

This is exactly my vibe and I want to love it but what the fuck is with the Kermit the Frog vocals

 

gordon side project, riyl american slang era gaslight