Always, Then, & Now by Jay Brannan - DeepRiffs

ALBUM Explicit

It’s key that Jay Brannan’s voice can smooth over rough edges, for his lyrics are about as upfront and unflinching as a songwriter can get without completely breaking down. This ultra-personal approach made Brannan an immediate hit on the Internet, where many people discovered his talents on YouTube. He’s been compared to Liz Phair for his graphic love (well, sex) songs and to Ani DiFranco for his indie-acoustic sound. His third full-length album, 2014’s Always, Then & Now, is self-released and self-produced with help from Brannan’s collaborator Drew Body. Songs such as “My Last Day on Earth” and “Blue-Haired Lady,” where an older woman confronts dying alone, illustrate Brannan’s empathy and his nuanced view on life and death. The world inspires him and sometimes brings him down, as the excellent “Square One” reveals. The brutally frank “Uncle Auntie-Socialite” further explores Brannan’s forthright worldview.

1. Always, Then, & Now

Primary Artist: Jay Brannan; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Brannan; Composer

2. Blue-Haired Lady

Primary Artist: Jay Brannan; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Brannan; Composer

3. Elusive Knight

Primary Artist: Jay Brannan; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Brannan; Composer

4. Takeoff

Primary Artist: Jay Brannan; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Brannan; Composer

5. Square One

Primary Artist: Jay Brannan; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Brannan; Composer

6. Burn Into the Son

Primary Artist: Jay Brannan; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Brannan; Composer

7. No Ship

Primary Artist: Jay Brannan; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Brannan; Composer

8. After All This

Primary Artist: Jay Brannan; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Brannan; Composer

9. My Last Day On Earth

Primary Artist: Jay Brannan; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Brannan; Composer

10. My Love, My Love

Primary Artist: Jay Brannan; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Brannan; Composer

11. Uncle Auntie-Socialite

Primary Artist: Jay Brannan; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Brannan; Composer

12. Changed

Primary Artist: Jay Brannan; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Brannan; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

42 minutes and 6 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

7/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Singer & Songwriter, Contemporary Folk, New Folk

Label

Jay Brannan

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 14, 2014

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888174869025