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- Summary: Joe Pernice's debut full-length solo studio release of original songs features guest appearances by Norman Blake, Rodney Crowell, Aimee Mann, and Jimmy Webb.
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- Record Label: New West Records
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter
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Apr 3, 2026This is a collection of songs that focus on his introspective side, and he can ponder a dark night of the soul or the mistakes he made long enough ago to make the failings obvious with a literacy and unflinching honesty that makes this one of the most affecting albums of his career.
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MojoApr 3, 2026Despite being awash with regret, this record never falls apart, keeping its integrity, holding itself together with warmth and grace. [May 2026, p.88]
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Apr 3, 2026The result is a solo album that feels both intimate and essential, a reminder that his understated approach remains as powerful as ever. It stands among the most affecting entries in his already remarkable catalog.
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UncutApr 3, 2026Pernice's stately tastefulness, acoustic guitar studded with slide and steel, offers honed adult reflection, not excess. [Apr 2026, p.36]