To Whom It May Concern
Self-Released, 2023
8/10
A debut album penned ‘To a God, a woman, & an audience all unbeknownst to me...’, the 26 year old Alexander Wren creates a very unique mix of indie-rock, alt-country and psyche-folk sounds across these unpredictable 13 tracks.
“Unknown Girl” open the listen with a haze of warm guitar, crisp drums and conversational singing, and “Everything Is Meaningless” relies heavily on firm keys for the retro pop-rock melodies you won’t soon forget.
Halfway through, “Don’t Shoot” opens with a bare, mysterious climate that uses breathy vocals and hints at powerful moments amid the cinematic textures, while “Full Time Blues” offers an upbeat and rhythmic album highlight of playful, dance floor friendly song craft.
Arriving near the end, “The Long Way” finds a soulful place to reside in the dreamy, intimate landscape, and “Sincerely Yours” exits with an elegant, stylish display of cultured, rich songwriting.
A listen where each track brings new surprises, Wren rarely sits in one place for long, and his ability to navigate through many genres is as interesting as it is memorable.
Travels well with: The Nude Party- Rides On; Boulevards- Electric Cowboy: Born In Carolina Mud