Stephen Bailey - 9 (2019)

Label: Cardinal Fuzz Records
Release: 22 March 2019

The last we heard from Stephen Bailey was a year and a half ago, when he released his debut album Silo, a sprawling collection of warped psych-pop that zigzagged between classic 60's rock and eerie freak folk, and served as an impressive introduction into his expansive sound. It has been a little bit of a break, although he certainly hasn’t been resting on his laurels - Stephen also fronts Perth heavy-hitters Mt. Mountain, who just dropped their third album - but that makes it all the more exciting to reveal that his second Stephen Bailey album  ‘9’ comes out on the 22nd Feburary.  ’9’ picks up where Silo left off, creating a familiar sense of warmth and lushness  - however, this time around things feel more considered, compared to the lo-fi  bedroom psych pop nature of ‘Silo’. Led by woozy keys that constantly stab over a laid-back drum and bass grooves while grainy guitar chords chime in as instruments leave plenty of space for Stephen’s warbly voice to cut through, up close and delicate, as he weaves the track’s strongest hooks almost effortlessly. Expressions of indecisiveness towards love, misinterpretation and happiness in isolation litter the lyrics of ‘9’ creating a introspective mood that suck you further into the lush  atmosphere of Stephens recordings.                                                                 

‘9’ is presented in a 350gsm Card Sleeve with a double sided, full sized colour insert and download code.