Heatherhead [White Vinyl]

by Generationals

Overview

Although their sound hasn't changed significantly since their debut in 2009, Generationals bandmates Grant Widmer and Ted Joyner have found ever more interesting ways to shake up their buoyant indie pop. They released a string of singles compiled as State Dogs: Singles 2017-2018 and even recorded a whole album straight to tape in Athens, Georgia, that they abandoned in 2021. While that latter album may seem like a loss, the process apparently reinvigorated the duo's chemistry and informed how they approached their seventh studio album, 2023's Heatherhead. Recorded in part together at singer Widmer's Wisconsin home and later remotely via file-sharing with instrumentalist/producer Nick Krill joining in, Heatherhead brings together all of the textural, bubbly '80s-influenced sounds the pair are known for. The album kicks off with the sparkling, fuzz-tone '60s Motown of "Waking Moment" before transitioning into the summery "Dirt Diamond," a hooky anthem whose Ray Bans and tropical drink atmosphere nicely set the tone for what is to come. From there, they dive into and conjure a blissful '70s horn-driven soul and soft-pop vibe on "Eutropius (Give Me Lies)." Equally evocative moments pop up throughout, including the driving, New Order-esque post-punk of "Hard Times for Heatherhead" and the synthy, slow-burn goth ballad "Elena," a hypnotic collaboration with singer Sarah Jaffe. Those tracks, as with much of Heatherhead, feel amazingly like they could have been culled from an '80s John Hughes film soundtrack. ~ Matt Collar

Product Details

Release Date:	06/02/2023
Label:	Polyvinyl
UPC:	0644110047410
Rank:	65789

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Generationals   Primary Artist
Sarah Jaffe   Vocals,Featured Artist
Grant Widmer   Bass,Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Synthesizer
Nick Krill   Guitar,Soloist,Synthesizer
Ted Joyner   Bass,Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Synthesizer,Vocals (Background)
Jonny Campos   Bass,Guitar
Khari Allen Lee   Saxophone
Eric Rogers   Drums
Katie Clark Case   Telephone Voice

Technical Credits

Ed Brooks   Mastering
Trey Many   Booking
Grant Widmer   Producer,Programming,Drum Programming
Nick Krill   Mixing,Producer
Ted Joyner   Producer
Rusty Sutton   Management
Caroline Marchildon   Tray Photo
Michele Bressan   Cover Photo
Trevor Browning   Design