Bewilderment, by Pale Jay

Bewilderment

by Pale Jay

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CrimsonEulogy92 The absolutely seamless flow of this record makes it so easy to just sit back and take the whole thing in, it’s like floating down a gentle river on a perfect day; it’s such a soothing and beautiful album. Fantastic work by Jay and all the other immensely talented souls involved. Favorite track: By The Lake.

Jason Wooderson 96 If a blind person asked what a spring day looked like, put this on… utterly amazing from start to finish

swiznasty I loved every moment on this record, every song feels like a dream or an afternoon spent on a boat in a lake. I can’t describe it, but this is the album my life was missing. (Listening to dreaming in slow motion while sitting in the sun with wine, charcuterie, and shorts that are a little too short is a life changing experience and I suggest you do it asap) Favorite track: Dreaming In Slow Motion.

ＰＸＩ 🍇 album. keep 👆 the 😇 work. Favorite track: By The Lake.

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1.	Preface 01:47	buy track
2.	In Your Corner 03:37	buy track
3.	Dreaming In Slow Motion 02:52	buy track
4.	By The Lake 02:57	buy track
5.	Bewilderment 03:38	buy track
6.	My Dirty Desire 03:26	buy track
7.	Vladimir 02:57	buy track
8.	Don't Forget That I Love You 03:06	buy track

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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.
Preface: the platform

In the early stages of recording, Pale Jay met Terry Cole, the owner of Colemine and Karma Chief Records, and the two decided to work together on Pale Jay's first full-length LP. Inspired by this connection, Pale Jay wrote the song 'Preface', which expresses his gratitude for finding a platform for his music.

In Your Corner: the antagonist

At its core, the Afrobeat inspired song is a conversation with the self. An uplifting tune at first glance, the lyrics lay bare the internal struggle for self-acceptance. The song explores the push and pull between self-love and self-judgement that can often leave us feeling lost and uncertain.

My Dirty Desire: the introvert

Another standout track on the album is a warbling slow-disco tribute to the introvert. Pale Jay acknowledges that society rewards extroverts, but he embraces his introverted nature and the benefits of solitude.

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.

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released August 18, 2023

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Pale Jay Los Angeles, California

Pale Jay present his debut EP ‘The Celestial Suite’: a body of work rooted in the unconscious, displaying a deep connection between Pale Jay and his musical guides such as Donny Hathaway, J Dilla and Khruangbin. Pale Jay’s self-produced debut EP ‘The Celestial Suite’ showcases his fragile falsetto floating over dusty beats and serene strings glued together by ageless arrangements. ... more

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