Yuno - Moodie - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

'heartfelt songwriting... bridging the gap between folk, country and Fleetwood Mac' Will Hodgkinson, The Times'the album's success lies in the strength of the songwriting and Barker's soothing voice' Rick Pearson, Standard'Emily Barker has a gift for great melodies... a classy, rich production' Robin Denselow, The Guardian

Yuno's full-length debut, Blest, out May 16 on Sub Pop, finds the enigmatic indie-pop visionary transforming the emo-tinged suburban malaise of his 2018 Moodie EP into more expansive, widescreen pop drama - suited for big moves and bigger stages. The kaleidoscopic sound he devised as a millennial hermit in his childhood bedroom in Florida has since broadened his horizons, taking him on tour with Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Superorganism, and soundtracking various series for Netflix and HBO. Imbued with elements of dream-pop, rock, trap, and psychedelia, his eclectic songs serve as bids for love and connection, which especially in the fractured era of social media, have resonated with many listeners who find solace in his vulnerability.Yuno's superpower lies in the way he mines a multitude of genres for their pop potential and surfaces with a tapestry that feels novel and fresh. Take, for instance, InchBlest,Inch the immediate, blissful, and bright title track, which is inspired by Rich Harrison-breakbeats and Neptunes-esque jangle. Or the breezy single, InchTrue,Inch in which Yuno moderates a lover's quarrel with slick, trap percussion. Amid the breakbeated dream-rock of InchGimme Ocean,Inch he introduces his guitar solo with a searing emo scream, run through an EarthQuaker Devices pedal. Don't let his sanguine aura or his sherbet pink wardrobe fool you; he can shred as hard as he wants to when he wants to.All songs on Blest were written and performed by Yuno, co-produced by Yuno and Frank Corr (Morning Silk), who also contributed keyboards, drums, and guitar throughout the record, with additional production and instrumentation by Patrick Wimberly (Chairlift) at The CRC in Brooklyn, and Nick Sanborn (Sylvan Esso) at Betty's in Durham, NC. Blest was mixed by Steve Vealey and mastered by Joe La Porta.

Not to be confused with the legendary jazz saxophonist of the same name, Lester Young was a talented R&B singer who recorded in the 1960’s, often billed as Lester Young and The California Playboys. Although Lester never recorded an album, he released a fair amount of 45 RPM singles stretching from the early to late 1960’s. Among these singles were early novelty dance tunes such as “Funky Funky Horse,” “Wobble Time” and “Road Runner,” along with soulful ballads like “Walkin' Down A Lonely Street” and “I'll Forever Love You.” Presented here for the first time are the complete known recordings of this fine yet obscure singer. All selections are newly remastered