Pale Jay – Bewilderment (Green Vinyl)
- Label:
- Karma Chief
- Art.No.:
- 09555156
- Cat.No.:
- KCR 12026 / KCR-12026
- Released:
- 2023
- Cover:
- Picture Gatefold
- Format:
- LP
- Pressing:
- US - Reissue
- Genre:
- Black Grooves + Soul + Funk
Includes Free Digital Download Code.
Limited Edition on Seafoam Green Colored Vinyl in Gatefold Sleeve.
Bewilderment - the feeling of being perplexed and confused - is the inspiration behind Pale Jay's new album. It's a soulful exploration of a family's gradual disintegration due to years of avoidance and miscommunication. During this difficult time, Pale Jay began to question the stories he had always lived with and re-examined his identity. The resulting work, Bewilderment, is his first full-length album, which strives to find answers to these questions and more. The album is set to release on 8/18/2023 on Karma Chief Records, a subsidiary of Colemine.
Pale Jay is a trained jazz vocalist and pianist, and he wrote, recorded, and produced all songs on the album, except for 'By The Lake', which is a collaboration with labelmates Okonski - Steve Okonski, Aaron Frazer, and Michael Montgomery. Pale Jay's music is influenced by a wide range of songwriters, including Labi Siffre, Carole King, and William Onyeabor. 'Bewilderment' is a seamless blend of Pale Jay’s trademark dusty soul, slow disco, and Afrobeat, with string arrangements by Raven Bush adding an extra layer of magic to the beat-heavy productions.
Pale Jay's debut LP is a captivating journey of self-discovery. Each song on Bewilderment tells a unique story, but they all share a common theme of personal growth and self-understanding. Grab a copy on 8/18/2023 to dive in and experience the new album.
Title | Featuring | Producing | Time | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
A1. | Preface | ||||
A2. | In Your Corner | ||||
A3. | Dreaming In Slow Motion | ||||
A4. | By The Lake | ||||
B1. | Bewilderment | ||||
B2. | My Dirty Desire | Nicola Rost | |||
B3. | Vladimir | ||||
B4. | Don't Forget That I Love You | Marquis' McGee |