It’s Okay To Be Lonely Part 1
Pendant, 2022
9/10
Listen to It’s Okay To Be Lonely Part 1
The songwriter/producer/multi- instrumentalist Tommy Florio sure is a creative guy, and this home studio album fleshed out over 2 years has him birthing a very distinct version of indie-pop that’s personally themed, but with a universal appeal both musically and lyrically.
“Keep Ya Head Up” opens the listen with a spacey ambience, before thumping and crisp indie-pop flows with plenty of dance floor inclinations, and “Idwfu” follows with a charming spirit of rhythmic, garage rock meets dream-pop delivery.
“Monday Morning” occupies the middle spot, and bounces and shakes with a soaring approach that recruits plenty of busy melodies, while “Take Some Time” heads straight into balladry with its intimate, darker textures of echoed vocals that are poetic.
“Magnet” and “Who’s Laughin Now” exit the listen, where the former carries a bit out soulfulness, and the latter is a blast of lo-fi rock that’s firm, dynamic and finishes the listen far too soon.
You might be reminded of greats like Bright Eyes, Modest Mouse, Cage The Elephant, or The Strokes when listening to these 8 tunes, and let’s hope that Part 2 is in the works soon, cause every moment here is superb.
Travels well with: Fotoform- Horizons; Bizou- Tragic Lover