Release Date: 06 April 2018
Label: Slumberland Records
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 749846023216
Genres: Rock  
Release Date: 06 April 2018
Label: Slumberland Records
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 749846023216
Genres: Rock  
Description
D.A. Stern, the solo project of David Aaron Stern, is the musical amalgamation of crossword puzzle obsession, backgammon playing, and working as a recording engineer at Beastie Boy Adam Yauch's (aka MCA) studio. Stern's laid back, tongue-in-cheek lyrics effortlessly complement his dreamy pop rock arrangements of dense guitars and swirling organs. The music of D.A. Stern, who is more inspired by filmmakers Albert Brooks and Mel Brooks than any songwriter, could be compared to contemporaries Deerhunter, Real Estate and Yo La Tengo but with the timelessness of Paul Westerberg. "Aloha Hola" is Stern's debut and it's an assured set of classic pop songs that flirt with folk-pop, power-pop and indiepop while remaining comfortable outside of easy genre categorization. Stern's songwriting talent is in ample evidence on earworm singles like "Am I Ever On Your Mind?" and "Bluedgenes," packed with smart lyrics, chiming guitars and indelible hooks.
Tracklisting
Humdrum
Tony Molina
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart
Chime School
Birdie
Neutrals
Lunchbox
Lightheaded
ODDLY
Hamilton Leithauser
Popa Chubby and Friends
Youth Lagoon
Cloakroom
The Lumineers
The Penrose Web
The Breadmakers