Cult indie rock band Grandaddy, who will have their much-anticipated new record Blu Wav out very soon (February 16 via Dangerbird Records), shared a final preview of it titled “Long as I’m Not the One”.
This heartbreak ballad is a true standout piece that exemplifies Grandaddy’s distinctive mixture of indie rock, lo-fi aesthetics, and introspective lyricism. It is a compelling exploration of the human condition in the digital age and frontman Jason Lytle said the following regarding the song’s meaning:
“While the lyrics arrived early and remained mostly unchanged, I ended up recording two or three other versions of this song and just couldn’t get it right. Too folky and/or too country was the culprit. Luckily, I hung in there and settled on this rendition. Just enough shine and dirt. Just enough modern and vintage. I’m still confused as to what it is, but that’s pretty normal for me”.
Listen below and pre-order the LP here.
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