First Listen:

The Great Albatross

“An Evening”

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by tom johnson

You only need to take a quick glance at the people associated with The Great Albatross to further adorn Wesley Chung’s musical reputation; a split 7″ with Into It. Over It, an EP on the mighty Count Your Lucky Stars label (Football Etc, Empire! Empire!). Based in Glagsow, Scotland, but with his distinct Long Beach, California, roots running through so much of his work, Chung returns today with news of a new album, “Asleep in the Kaatskills” and the sharing of a brand new song which acts as a decidedly compelling first glimpse in to his new work.

Streaming below from today, “An Evening” makes for a tender introduction to the new album, which will be released via brand new Glasgow label LP Records this coming May. Rolling on for five richly-detailed minutes, the song builds from something of a skeletal opening to a far more robust finale. Showcasing both arms of his geographical influence, the track fits neatly in to the aforementioned CYLS bracket of American indie-rock, while still retaining a glowing sense of his new home; the addition of the ever-charming Jo Mango on backing vocals adding a sense of flourishing romanticism to the whole, beautifully sweeping, piece.

Wholesome and heartening in equal measure, “An Evening” makes for both a solid and resoundingly charming return – and you can check it out below right now.

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