The Sale - Julien Chang [CD]

Baltimore's Julien Chang writes music that tunnels toward a series of deeper truths, investigating everyday existentialism, love and life, art and the artist. Arriving in 2019 with his critically acclaimed album 'Jules', Chang set a precedent with his breezy, dreamy debut. Chang's second album 'The Sale' testify to his talents as he wrestles with enviable grace across his 12-track catalogue, the idea of estrangement and the problematics of artistic creation. Chang leans sonically into indie-pop, with guitar-driven instrumentation burbling across punchy drums and his layered, ethereal vocals. Yet the album is still replete with touchstones of the psychedelic popcraft that enamoured listeners on his debut. Recorded partially in his hometown of Baltimore and partially in his dorm room at Princeton, 'The Sale' is a homegrown effort with Chang playing all instruments, bar the odd exception of a few notable cameos from Baltimore locals, classmates and old friends.

Disc 1
1. Heart Holiday - Julien Chang (5.03)
2. Marmalade - Julien Chang (3.58)
3. Sweet Obsolete - Julien Chang (3.47)
4. Snakebit Side - Julien Chang (0.40)
5. Snakebit - Julien Chang (2.32)
6. Time and Place - Julien Chang (2.54)
7. Bellarose - Julien Chang (3.31)
8. Ethical Exceptions - Julien Chang (3.17)
9. Crossed Paths - Julien Chang (4.55)
10. Queen of Sheba - Julien Chang (3.46)
11. Competition's Friend - Julien Chang (5.26)