Prints - Prints

The players: Zac Nelson & Kenseth Thibideau. When notoriously prolific multi-instrumentalist Kenseth Thibideau (Tarentel, Sleeping People, Pinback) invited Sacramento native Zac Nelson (Who’s Your Favorite Son God) to collaborate on a new endeavor, the two could not possibly have expected the results to be this arresting. Merging the eclectic instrumentation of Talking Heads with the ethereal vocals of Peter Gabriel, the two mingle the precision of Brian Eno with the jubilance of Brian Wilson. Perversely, they christened it Prints. Produced at home by the group, Prints resists precious tendencies, building from the unvarnished performances and otherworldy themes. The lyrics – often improvised and laid down live in one or two takes – create a lucid, dreamlike environment, marrying disparate images into fantastic and sometimes comical scenarios. Prints is that rarest of pop records, consistently rewarding with repeated listens – the distorted thumb piano lingering in the background on “Easy Magic” and the stereophonic vocal counterpoint throughout are particularly stunning. Its soul shines long after the hook has been worn down, meaning it will outlast that all-over-print hoodie you’ve been wanting lately.

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