Last Friday New York duo Frog (brothers Danny & Steve Bateman) returned with the new LP Grog, and it is an absolute triumph. Rarely do we get an indie folk album that is arranged in such an emotive and nostalgic way, with rich instrumentation, a healthy dose of humour and relatable lyrical material.
Vocals and storytelling are truly in the spotlight here, and you cannot help but admire the work the pair did on those elements. Grog has this very open and friendly vibe, there’s no pretentiousness and you believe and feel every single moment. Bateman brothers put their whole souls in these songs and the overall result is a deeply moving and authentic collection.
It makes very little sense to dissect the record for separate songs. Like a good old classic LP, it is best experienced as a whole and with your full attention. Give it an honest listen and this record will stay with you for a long, long time.
Check out some of the tracks below and buy the whole album here.
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