No idea why, but in his communication San Francisco singer-songwriter Adam Spry refers to other music platforms who are wondering which artists his sound or voice can be compared to. That’s unnecessary, because a) there appears to be no obvious answer and b) he is truly unique. Listen to the ten perfectly balanced tracks on his full-length debut album Slightly Off Kilter to clear up any doubts. The LP is the bright spot at the end of the dark tunnel in which depression, burnout and pandemic competed for attention, where music once again proved to be an effective medicine. The struggle is indirectly reflected in the poetic lyrics, somewhat sad but not discouraging (how beautiful: “It doesn’t really matter // I’ll watch my records burn // There’s always someone after // Song of no concern” – from Rotten Mausoleum). This is folky indie pop/rock, vulnerable yet powerful, with atmospheric arrangements and engaging vocals.
Adam Spry was responsible for songwriting, vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 12 string guitar, slide guitar, cuatro, bass, synths, organ, piano and glockenspiel. The songs originated in his home studio, were then further developed in collaboration with Trevor Brooks (electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, organ, synths, drums, percussion, drum machine/sampler, noise and co-producing) and Scott Wright (drums, percussion). Slightly Off Kilter is out now digitally and on vinyl LP through Big Honey Records, Adam’s own label.
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