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Aaron Frazer is the drummer and vocalist for Durand Jones and the Indications. With an appearance reminiscent of a 1950s movie star, he possesses a unique voice that is both contemporary and timeless.
His debut solo album, Introducing..., was produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach and co-released by Easy Eye Sound and Dead Oceans. The album is packed with a diverse range of genres interpreted in his own distinctive way, including Over You, which blends mid-1960s soul with Auerbach’s unique sensibilities; Bad News, which carries a social message in the vein of Gil Scott-Heron; and Have Mercy, which incorporates disco, gospel, and doo-wop.
Overcoming the struggles evident in his previous creative process, this album showcases a broader range of expression and musical maturity. While maintaining a sharp perspective on society, it masterfully balances the earnest desire to be enveloped in love, offering listeners a sense of hope. It is a monumental record of a young talent forging ahead on the path of soul music.
On vinyl, the echoes of his signature beautiful falsetto intertwine with a tight rhythm section to create a sonically rich soundscape. The subtle vibrations created as the needle follows the grooves vividly recreate the very atmosphere of the studio.
A1. You Don’t Wanna Be My Baby
A2. If I Got It (Your Love Brought It)
A3. Can’t Leave It Alone
A4. Bad News
A5. Have Mercy
A6. Done Lyin’
B1. Lover Girl
B2. Ride With Me
B3. Girl On The Phone
B4. Love Is
B5. Over You
B6. Leaning’ On Your Everlasting Love
Aaron Frazer is the singer, drummer and songwriter with Durand Jones and the Indications. Soft-spoken with the look of a slightly disaffected 1950s matinee idol, Aaron Frazer possesses a unique voice that’s both contemporary and timeless. On Introducing... - his debut solo album produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, co-released on Easy Eye Sound and Dead Oceans - Aaron melds mid-‘60s soul with Auerbach’s particular sensibilities (Over You), songs with a message in the key of Gil Scott-Heron (Bad News), and uplifting tales of love told through a blend of disco, gospel, and doo-wop (Have Mercy).On Introducing..., Aaron expertly calibrates consciousness-raising and the desire to be enveloped by love. Where previous records were written in a partial state of turmoil, Aaron’s debut LP shows maturation and range. Introducing... is both loving and gracious, critical without losing hope, and a showcase of a young artist on a seriously soulful ascent.
