Artist: Butch Walker
Album: Afraid Of Ghosts
Bitrate: 232kbps avg
Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz
Label: Lojinx Records
Genre: Rock
Size: 68.20 megs
PlayTime: 0h 39min 01sec total
Rip Date: 2015-02-28
Store Date: 2015-02-27

Track List:
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01. Afraid Of Ghosts                 4:57
02. I Love You                       3:01
03. Chrissie Hynde                   4:09
04. Still Drunk                      4:05
05. How Are Things, Love?            4:15
06. Bed On Fire                      3:58
07. 21+                              3:45
08. Autumn Leaves                    3:31
09. Father's Day                     4:45
10. The Dark                         2:35

Release Notes:
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Butch Walker is a rock ÆnÆ roll chameleon. The Georgia native began his career
playing Southern-boogie hair metal and skinny-tie power-pop in the cult bands
SouthGang and Marvelous 3, respectively, before becoming an on-demand producer
for pop-punk and Top 40 acts, and a cheeky solo artist fond of homages to glam,
new wave, and twang greats. With most other artists, this stylistic
gear-shifting would feel chaotic, but WalkerÆs commitment to emphasizing
songwriting firstùno matter what the styleùhas always secured his relevance.

The subdued Afraid Of Ghosts (largely inspired by the death of his father) is
WalkerÆs most vulnerable collection yet. The albumÆs detailed lyrics delve into
regret about wrong choices and lost opportunities, feeling stuck by obligations
and facing fears head-onùhighlighted by the wrenching ôFatherÆs Day,ö which
directly addresses his confusion and grief in the aftermath of his dadÆs death,
while acknowledging that life has to go on. Yet despite the subject matter,
these songs arenÆt maudlin or rose-colored by nostalgia; theyÆre stark,
straightforward accounts of confronting the past in order to facilitate forward
progress.

Musically, Afraid Of Ghosts is also sparse and intimate. More than anything, the
record absorbs the influence of producer Ryan Adams (and, specifically, his
records with The Cardinals)ùfrom the piano-brushed folk of the title track to
the falsetto-and-pedal-steel whispers on ôHow Are Things, Love?ö and the stern
strings augmenting the alt-country turbulence of ôBed On Fire.ö Yet the record
also hints at classic rock (the keening guitar on ô21+,ö the rollicking, Peter
Gabriel-esque acoustic vibe of ôI Love Youö) and WalkerÆs metal and punk days:
ôFatherÆs Dayö ends with a noisy, cathartic guitar solo from Bob Mould.

Historically, Walker has tended to share credit within the critical and
commercial successes of which heÆs been a part. With Afraid Of Ghosts, heÆs
boldly put himself in the spotlightùa brave move that pays off with rewarding,
enduring songs.



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Artist: Butch Walker
Album: Afraid Of Ghosts
Bitrate: 232kbps avg
Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz
Label: Lojinx Records
Genre: Rock
Size: 68.20 megs
PlayTime: 0h 39min 01sec total
Rip Date: 2015-02-28
Store Date: 2015-02-27

Track List:
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01. Afraid Of Ghosts                 4:57
02. I Love You                       3:01
03. Chrissie Hynde                   4:09
04. Still Drunk                      4:05
05. How Are Things, Love?            4:15
06. Bed On Fire                      3:58
07. 21+                              3:45
08. Autumn Leaves                    3:31
09. Father's Day                     4:45
10. The Dark                         2:35

Release Notes:
--------
Butch Walker is a rock ’n’ roll chameleon. The Georgia native began his career
playing Southern-boogie hair metal and skinny-tie power-pop in the cult bands
SouthGang and Marvelous 3, respectively, before becoming an on-demand producer
for pop-punk and Top 40 acts, and a cheeky solo artist fond of homages to glam,
new wave, and twang greats. With most other artists, this stylistic
gear-shifting would feel chaotic, but Walker’s commitment to emphasizing
songwriting first—no matter what the style—has always secured his relevance.

The subdued Afraid Of Ghosts (largely inspired by the death of his father) is
Walker’s most vulnerable collection yet. The album’s detailed lyrics delve into
regret about wrong choices and lost opportunities, feeling stuck by obligations
and facing fears head-on—highlighted by the wrenching “Father’s Day,” which
directly addresses his confusion and grief in the aftermath of his dad’s death,
while acknowledging that life has to go on. Yet despite the subject matter,
these songs aren’t maudlin or rose-colored by nostalgia; they’re stark,
straightforward accounts of confronting the past in order to facilitate forward
progress.

Musically, Afraid Of Ghosts is also sparse and intimate. More than anything, the
record absorbs the influence of producer Ryan Adams (and, specifically, his
records with The Cardinals)—from the piano-brushed folk of the title track to
the falsetto-and-pedal-steel whispers on “How Are Things, Love?” and the stern
strings augmenting the alt-country turbulence of “Bed On Fire.” Yet the record
also hints at classic rock (the keening guitar on “21+,” the rollicking, Peter
Gabriel-esque acoustic vibe of “I Love You”) and Walker’s metal and punk days:
“Father’s Day” ends with a noisy, cathartic guitar solo from Bob Mould.

Historically, Walker has tended to share credit within the critical and
commercial successes of which he’s been a part. With Afraid Of Ghosts, he’s
boldly put himself in the spotlight—a brave move that pays off with rewarding,
enduring songs.



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