What A Time To Be Alive, by Justin Freely

What A Time To Be Alive

by Justin Freely

supported by

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

$10 AUD or more

1.	Used To Be Famous 03:59	buy track
2.	Wanted Man 04:21	buy track
3.	Australian Dream 04:25	buy track
4.	Shake It All Off 05:30	buy track
5.	Head First 05:33	buy track
6.	Have A Line On Me 04:34	buy track
7.	Help Me For A While 04:27	buy track
8.	Old Time Feeling 03:14	buy track

about

Justin Freely’s debut solo album ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ comes after a short hiatus from playing with various acts in Melbourne (Mr Jimmy, Leah Senior, Foggy Notion). The album is grounded by stories of melancholic characters and liminal experiences expressed through evocative lyrics. Justin Freely is upfront with virtuosic and soulful lead guitar. Driving bass from Handsome Mick Stylianou (Cobra Snake Necktie Records) holds the record on a dirty groove, the rich yet gritty production from Captain Brooke Penrose (Saint Jude) and backing vocals from Captain B and Vera Well weave it all together to take the listener on a rich and rewarding adventure that they will want to repeat again and again. Whilst created in Melbourne, the record departs from what we have come to know as the more instrumentally focussed Melbourne Sound, particularly as a result of the deep yet uplifting poetics. Described by reviewers as an “entertaining and engaging listening experience” this multi-genre collection draws inspiration from many yet is far more than a sum of its parts.

credits

released February 16, 2021

All songs written by Justin Freely

Vocals and guitars – Justin Freely
Bass - Handsome Mick Stylianou
Drums, Organ, Piano, sound effects and vibes– Captain Brooke Penrose
Backing Vocals – Captain Brooke Penrose, Vera Well and Justin Freely

Produced, Recorded and Engineered by Captain Brooke Penrose at
Captain B Studios, Reservoir, Melbourne
June 2020 - January 2021
Mastered by Anders Peterson at GS Mastering and Post
Cover art and design by Vera Well, Jacob Grech and Justin Freely
Photography by Vera Well

Special Thanks to Jesse Zanker, Jane Griffith, Scarlett Williams and Tyla Bear, Jacob Grech, Phyllis Iben, Ming, Benjamin Nielsen, Robert Price and the Crew at The Raccoon Club

license

about

Justin Freely Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne based singer-songwriter. 'What a Time to be Alive' is the debut release, recorded and produced with the aid of notable local musicians and artists.Featuring multi-genre, original material and searching lyrics reflecting the spiritual and political times we live in.
WWW.JUSTINFREELY.COM ... more

Recommendations

contact / help

Contact Justin Freely

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this album or account

Justin Freely recommends:

Volume One
by Foggy Notion

A barn-burning and boneshaking country boogie. What a band! Justin Freely
go to album
Six
by Saint Jude

The latest by Saint Jude - a mesmerising journey into outer space and back Justin Freely
go to album
Trans Atlantic Highway
by Lost Ragas

The sophomore effort from the Ragas - Cosmic and psychedelic country doesn't get better than this! Justin Freely
go to album

If you like Justin Freely, you may also like:

Finally
by The Birds I Heard

This Bay-Area based band offer modern indie songs with intertwining harmonies and searching refrains. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 3, 2022
go to album
Downey to Lubbock
by Dave Alvin

Soulful guitar interplay form the heart of this lovely Americana collaboration from Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 2, 2018
go to album
Cave Clove
by Cave Clove

featured on Bandcamp Radio Nov 1, 2016
go to album