couldve benefited from more horns

Album Rating: 4.0

^lol



I actually didn't think they were overdone. the horn sections are more creative and fleshed out than before

Album Rating: 4.5

Yeah since Bittersweet the horn parts are pretty unique, especially considering the "pop punk side project" label

Damn, this is great. Might be Soupy's best work. He's a great storyteller and some of the lyrics here are heavy as fuck. Definitely feels like one of those that'll grow even more on repeated listens

Album Rating: 3.2

I'm glad he made this and it's a good listen but I'm just having trouble connecting to it. doesn't have the same weight of memory that We Don't Have Each Other did to me, and honestly it felt like the story could have ended with Bittersweet (one of his best ever releases imo)



but the name bridge of Runnin' got me feeling things for sure

Album Rating: 3.5

Yeah I don't think this is all that great tbh - 3.5 ish because I love Soupy but generous

Album Rating: 3.2

'67 Cherry Red is still my favourite song under this moniker, the whole bridge section gives me full chills every time

Album Rating: 4.5

The lyrics in that song are so fucking good

Album Rating: 3.2

"This guy named Robert calls

And said he used to have that car at 23

Last year his wife passed on

He's got memories of love in the backseat

He takes the wheel and grins

He gets the same look in his eyes you always did

He can't afford what I want for it

But says it was nice to see a car like this, again"



fucking incredible writing. the last few lines of Green Like the G Train are top tier Soupy too. I need to bump my rating for that EP

Album Rating: 4.5

If the songs of young love hum like an engine in your head, I got what you need: 67 cherry red

Album Rating: 3.0

Speaking of The Mountain Goats. Have you heard Soupy's and Ace Enders cover of Broom People? It was off last year's various artists album "Songs That Saved My Life", it was an album for suicide prevention. It's on Spotify . https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songs_That_Saved_My_Life

Had some good versions of originals.

Here is Broom People

https://youtu.be/1CX5VYSDaQM

Album Rating: 1.5

soupy lyrics



used to do this

but dont anymore bc broke up/died

come back to me (unless died in which case miss u or someth

end



wow

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

Runnin' Towards the Light will undoubtedly be my song of the summer. Love it so much.

Album Rating: 4.5

saw him last night. great show. "bury me anywhere else" straight into "going to georgia" was awesome. EVERYBODY was singing along to every song.

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

What was his performing in character like? That whole idea is fascinating to me.

Album Rating: 4.5

It was interesting. He talked about his "nephew" and dedicated a song to him. We all applauded as if the nephew is a real person. Very strange experience.

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

Just reiterated the fact that I would love to see him actually write a stage show. I think he can progress stories well enough with his lyrics that a musical would be entirely possible from him.

Album Rating: 4.5

This album keeps getting better as the year goes on imo. Probably my AOTY so far. I'd love to see this live.

Album Rating: 4.0

I saw him play a few of these songs live last week. Incredible.

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

Might be the act I most want to see live currently. He's in St. Louis the week for a lease on my place starts there, so unfortunately can't get down in time. Hopefully a second tour happens in support of this album!