Singer-songwriter Still Woozy, also known as Sven Gamsky recently released a new album titled Loveseat this June, making it the soundtrack of the summer.
Still Woozy’s new album Loveseat maintains his psychedelic bedroom-pop style, while also advancing his experimentation and storytelling. Apart from his 2021 debut album, the artist typically puts out singles, making the release of Loveseat a significant project. This 13-track album serves as a tribute for the artist’s love for his friends and family, hence the name Loveseat. In a recent press conference, Gamsky answered burning questions about his new release. The artist explained how he took this album as a chance to be more vulnerable and authentic.
The album begins with the track “Again,” a faster paced song compared to the rest of the album. Sven spoke on how he wanted to keep the energy high at the start of the album and that “Again” “just always felt like the first song.” Some of his biggest inspirations include older artists such as The Beatles, and Marvin Gae, but also current artists such as Tame Impala, whose influence can be seen in “Again” through the instrumentals, specifically with the synth.
The next song “Shotput,” which was first released as a single, touches on his relationship with his wife in the lyricism. He continues to maintain the energy through this song with his use of funky instrumentals, repetition, and a catchy beat. Moving onto track four is a song he wrote just four weeks before the album release. He explained how “Run It Back” felt like a missing piece to the album.
Track seven, “Frida Kahlo,” introduces a vibe a little different from the previous songs, almost like a fantasy world. It includes more acoustic instrumentals versus the electronic sounds he normally uses. Gamsky mentioned how it’s as if he’s “channeling [his] energy in a different way [he’s] not used to,” and to expect more songs like this.
Reaching halfway through the album is “Houston,” in which Gamsky mentioned he wanted to take the energy down, and focus more on the storytelling aspect. This continues with “Big Fish,” paying a homage to Gamsky’s father. The song title takes inspiration from the film “Big Fish” which delves into a father-son relationship. Directly after this track is “Baby,” a calmer song, reflecting Gamsky’s recent journey into fatherhood.
The final track, “Rid Of Me,” is a slower composition with layered vocals and piano. Initially, Gamsky did not plan to place this song at the end, but after his manager’s suggestion, he agreed that it was the best move. He relayed how in order to determine the sequence “you have to come up with an order, and then listen to it all the way through. You want things to flow into each other…you just know when it works and when it doesn’t work.”
“Rid of Me” also serves as the longest song on the album and serves as the perfect track that closes out the album. Halfway through the track, the instrumentals intensify, drawing elements from the rest of the album. Eventually, the other instruments fade away, leaving the spotlight on the piano before the song concludes.
Still Woozy has truly excelled with this album. Listening to it feels like experiencing life’s highs and lows, with a dynamic contrast between its upbeat and slower tracks. Still Woozy is currently celebrating the release of his album with the Loveseat Tour across North America and Europe, and tickets are still available for this fall.
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