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- Artist(s): Blair Howerton, Chance Williams, Josh Malett, Kendall Powell
- Summary: The debut full-length release for Blair Howerton-led band Why Bonnie on the Keeled Scales label was written mostly in Brooklyn during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
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- Record Label: Keeled Scales
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Dream Pop
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Aug 23, 2022Why Bonnie doesn't break its established mold, but it does sustain an element of surprise throughout that bodes well for whatever comes next.
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Aug 23, 2022These are musicians totally in command of their sound, devoted to every specific artist and genre that influenced it, but there remains enough levity that it never gets bogged down by perfectionism—sometimes just caring is enough.
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Aug 25, 2022For a debut, it’s confident and consistent, moving fluidly through a range of styles and executing it all convincingly, while also conveying a sense of emotion. The biggest gripe is that while the album taken together flows nicely and remains engaging, there also aren’t any tunes which make for proper stunners in their own right. That’s ok for now, though.
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Aug 23, 2022Leaving Why Bonnie's previous home-brewed and indie pop leanings behind, 90 in November and its solid songs mark a confident step forward into the domain of dreamy, twang-infused rock.
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Sep 19, 2022These songs have a dream-like, airy quality, despite the genuine rock fire power that Why Bonnie brings to the game.
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UncutAug 31, 2022There’s a strong Big Thief vibe to tracks like "Lot's Wife" and "Silsbee" - named after the small town where the album was recorded - but Why Bonnie have a more traditional concept of melody, best expressed on the excellent "Sharp Town". [Oct 2022, p.36]
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Aug 23, 2022Despite the pensive lean of Howerton’s lyrics, 90 in November is decidedly a pleasure listen.