Christian Linsey has returned with his second LP, New English, released on February 22. Linsey is also the drummer for indie rock group, FRANK.
New English is a lo-fi, slacker pop dream, full of mellow vocals and sentimental lyrics. In contrast to Linsey’s 2016 LP After All, which focused on his personal loss, his newest project situates itself as a spiritual rebound. With themes of love, depression and mortality it’s easy to see that Linsey has learned how to accept the good with the bad. The record seems to be a reflection of the changes that have occurred in his life.
‘Lunchroom’ gives the LP a soothing start with strong guitars welcoming you in before Linsey’s gentle vocals croon about high school memories. While the song is only two minutes and forty seconds, it doesn’t waste any time setting up the vibe for the rest of the project.
‘In the Park’ dives deeper with its’ melancholic tone and low key instrumental. The drums maintain a steady base for the rest of the song to flourish on. The calming track is perfect for a rainy, late night listen.
‘Kids’ tackles the moment in time where you ruminate on an old childhood memory and finally move on from it. The surprise appearance of female backing vocals adds an extra layer of texture that brings everything together.
In addition to Linsey’s own unique sound, he also had guest artists appear on the project, including his trusted collaborators Joe Rogers, Pat Malone and Billy Ziff. Fresh faces like J57, Elenor Norton and Tory Giardina also make appearances within the instrumentals and vocals.
Linsey’s music is available on all streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.
Key Tracks : Lunchroom, In the Park, Kids
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