Rearrange Us

by Mt. Joy

Overview

A self-made success story of the late 2010s, Mt. Joy watched their first few self-released singles ascend the streaming ladder to earn millions of plays and a subsequent record contract with the Dualtone label. A rock act with an affable indie folk appeal, their eponymous 2018 debut further established them as reliable summertime playlist fare and festival favorites. Stepping away from the bedrock of the tracks that made them, the L.A. quintet heads into uncharted territory on their 2020 follow-up, Rearrange Us. Recorded in Portland, Oregon with producer Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, the Decemberists), Rearrange Us is focused both sonically and thematically around themes of growth. Over gently murmuring psychedelic undertones, frontman Matt Quinn incants his heartfelt refrain to a departing lover, "may you always look forward and may all your love be returned." As the song transitions into its rousing second half, it's clear that Mt. Joy have their sights set on future chapters of life, love, and career. From the exultant party arpeggios of "My Vibe, Your Vibe," to the ambitious arrangements of standouts like "Death" and "Acrobats," Rearrange Us shows a significant improvement in quality from the pleasant, but middling folk-rock of their debut, suggesting interesting things to come. ~ Timothy Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	06/05/2020
Label:	Dualtone Music
UPC:	0803020200616
Rank:	12293

Tracks

1. Bug Eyes
2. Rearrange Us
3. Have Faith
4. My Vibe
5. Let Loose
6. Every Holiday
7. Come With Me
8. Death
9. Acrobats
10. Witness
11. Us
12. Become
13. Strangers

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Mt. Joy   Primary Artist
Paul Brainard   Horn (Alto)
Anna Fritz   Cello
Mirabai Peart   Viola
Patti King   Violin
Liz Vice   Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Scott Van Schoick   Trombone
Tristan Forney   Tuba
Tennessee Martine   Vocals (Background)
Oz Martine   Vocals (Background)
Adam Melchor   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Joe Lambert   Mastering
Tucker Martine   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Mike Byrnes   Composer,Group Member
Sam Cooper   Composer,Group Member
Matt Quinn   Composer,Group Member
Joey Luscinski   Art Direction
Gus Berry   Assistant Engineer
Jackie Miclau   Composer,Group Member
Sotiris Eliopoulos   Composer,Group Member
Adam Melchor   Composer
Steve Girard   Artwork