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Guide For The Perplexed, the latest album by Ichabod McSorley, is a fascinating combination of experimental sounds and thoughtful lyrics. The album is a journey through McSorley's musical and emotional landscape, and it reflects his unique perspective on life and art.
The album opens with "The Great Unknown," a haunting track that sets the tone for the rest of the record. McSorley's voice is both powerful and vulnerable, and the instrumentation is sparse yet effective. From there, the album moves through a variety of moods and styles, from the driving rhythm of "The Road Less Traveled" to the dreamy, atmospheric "Into The Ether."
One of the standout tracks on the album is "The Art of Letting Go," which features McSorley's signature fingerpicking guitar style and a beautiful, melancholy melody. The lyrics are a meditation on loss and acceptance, and they are delivered with a raw, emotional intensity that is both heartbreaking and uplifting.
Track | Duration | Preview |
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Vegan Paradise | 2:34 | |
An Orange | 2:03 | |
My Only Online Presence | 3:16 | |
8:49 p.m. | 3:54 | |
How To Live | 2:46 | |
Rambling Rover | 3:18 | |
Laudanum Overdose | 3:53 | |
Duck Egg Blue | 3:48 | |
Profligate Woman | 3:16 | |
Shell On Its Way To Wisconsin | 4:27 |
Role | Credit |
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Management | Scott Miller |
Written-By | Ichabod McSorley |
Guide For The Perplexed is a deeply personal and introspective album that showcases McSorley's talent as a songwriter and musician. It is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates thoughtful, heartfelt music.