| 1. , led by singer-songwriter Ellis Jones, returns with Has It Been A While?, his fifth album recorded in Sheffield with producer Joe Mackenzie Todd and released on Tapete Records. This album marks a shift from ’s indie-rock sound to a more stripped-down approach, featuring classical guitar, vocals, and string quartet arrangements by Maria Grig |
| 2. Jones showcases his lyrical finesse, especially in The Mirror, a duet with Celia MacDougall of Radiant Heart. Describing the album as “quietly ambitious,” Jones highlights his growth, stepping out of his comfort zone to craft diverse and engaging music |
| 3. Fans of Nick Drake’s early works and Belle and Sebastian’s folk-inflected sound will find familiarity, while the title track recalls Chet Baker’s simplicity. This album follows the 2023 EP It Is What It Is, compiling singles from 2022-2023, and offers twelve new songs that mark ’s revived creative phase |
| 4. Tracklist: |
| 5. 1 Leaving The Party Early |
| 6. 2 The Mirror |
| 7. 3 This Life |
| 8. 4 Curtis |
| 9. 5 A Wooden Medal |
| 10. 6 Until Now |
| 11. 7 The Hinterland |
| 12. 8 In The Air |
| 13. 9 I Look For Him |
| 14. 10 New University |
| 15. 11 Has It Been A While |
| 16. 12 One Calendar Year |
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