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| Thee More Shallows | Dad Jams Thee More Shallows is releasing today new album "Dad Jams"! The album is the first Thee More Shallows offering in fourteen years and comes out in CD, LP and all Digital platforms via Monotreme Records! Three-piece experimental indie-rock band Thee More Shallows released three albums and a few EPs back in the early 00's, garnering critical acclaim and a cult following before the band disbanded. Each of the members moved into new phases of their lives. Now, frontman Dee Kesler has emerged from the wilderness working under the Thee More Shallows moniker again with the help of some previous band members and some new musicians. New album 'Dad Jams' is the first Thee More Shallows offering in fourteen years and comes out today on Monotreme Records. 'Dad Jams' is a retrospective look at life's trajectory and the personal and creative choices that shape its convoluted path. Musically, it retains the adventurous, experimental edge of previous Thee More Shallows albums, but is also rooted in a stronger pop sensibility, with plenty of bouncy, hooky melodies that burrow into the mind for days. Following first album taster single 'Ancient Baby', Thee More Shallows have now dropped the equally bright and infectious 'Drinking Tang', as 'Dad Jams' looks set to be the coolest album about fatherhood ever released. The catchy warped acoustic melodies of 'Drinking Tang' expand into bubbly synths and ice-cream sweet reflective heart-tugging goodness. It is a playful melting pot of genres and emotions that reflect-back on Dee's religious upbringing. On the track's subject matter, Dee said "I'm no longer a Christian. I was as a kid, until I tried to make sense of the doctrine and could not. But I always liked the historical Jesus. So, it's funny to realize that in my overworked, risk-managing, potbellied state of middle-age, if Historical Jesus was around, I'd probably find him annoying. So, Jesus, we're all doing it wrong, and you figured out a better way? Illuminate us! But mark my words, if you get to 40 you'll probably not be vegan anymore either, and you certainly won't remember to bring your own plastic bags to Costco (yes, you'll be shopping at Costco). Also, I regret to share that in spite of your earlier big talk, you'll be spending more time marshalling your dwindling energy to shore up your own resources versus throwing loaves at people. Sorry not sorry. But I do love your sandals and am glad to see Jesus hair making a comeback for the 3rd time. You look like Jared Leto." write your comments about the article :: © 2021 Jazz News :: home page |