With his first solo album to be released under his own name, Jonah Matranga is finally getting back in shape. After onelinedrawing’s disappointing last album and the short attempt at commercial success that was Gratitude, Matranga is back to writing sweet songs that feel warm and cozy like that little blanket you used to love being wrapped up in when you were little. Don’t be shy, everyone had a blanket like it.
With just under a dozen country-ish tracks that mainly consist of Matranga strumming a guitar, the guy whispers his sensitive (brrrrr) lyrics with memorable choruses while occasionally being backed up by steel guitar or keyboards. From opener “So Long” over “Every Mistake” and right up to the album highlight “You Always Said You Hated San Francisco”, Matranga hits the bullseye every single time making “And” an album filled with tiny little indiepop gems. Chris Carrabba, eat your heart out!
Score: 7.5 out of 10
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