Say So

by Bent Knee

Say So cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 20 May 2016
  • Label: Cuneiform
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 51:39
  • Community rating: 3.74/5 from 5 ratings

Artists on this release: Gavin Wallace-Ailsworth, Chris Baum, Ben Levin, Courtney Swain, Jessica Kion

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Produced by the band's own Vince Welch, this third studio effort represents a significant refinement of their art-pop and progressive rock fusion. The arrangements are characterized by complex polyrhythms and lush, multi-layered vocal harmonies that highlight the ensemble's collective technical precision. Lyrically, the record delves into themes of communication and personal autonomy through surrealist imagery.

Genres

Descriptors: avant-garde, complex, sophisticated, genre-blending, experimental

Tracklist

  1. Black Tar Water (3:29)
  2. Leak Water (4:41)
  3. Counselor (5:50)
  4. Eve (9:12)
  5. Interlude (0:49)
  6. The Things You Love (6:12)
  7. Nakami (5:19)
  8. Commercial (3:44)
  9. Hands Up (5:40)
  10. Good Girl (6:39)

Credits

  • Bent Knee - primary artist, written-by, performer
  • Greg Bowen - artwork [album art]
  • Jessica Kion - bass, vocals
  • Gavin Wallace-Ailsworth - drums
  • Ben Levin - guitar, vocals
  • Andy Bergman - performer [additional performance by], alto saxophone, clarinet
  • Sam Morrison - performer [additional performance by], baritone saxophone
  • Ben Swartz - performer [additional performance by], cello

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