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Charlie Hilton, recognized for her work in the band Blouse, has launched a new musical journey with her first solo album, 'Palana'.
It's no wonder that many songs on 'Palana' explore changing identities, forms, and ideas. The album's title refers to Hilton's Sanskrit name, which she left behind after high - school for the androgynous 'Charlie'. The theme of the album is well - captured by a Hermen Hesse quote Hilton uses as a personal motto: “Man is not a fixed and enduring form… he is an experiment and a transition.”
With Jacob Portrait of Unknown Mortal Orchestra as the producer, Hilton experimented freely with diverse sounds and moods outside the band framework. 'Funny Anyway' is a stark track with only string accompaniments, where Hilton sounds like a confessional French chanteuse. 'Let’s Go To A Party' is a cheeky icy dance track with thick, bouncing synths and a catchy chorus. Tracks like 'Pony' recall Blouse's psychedelic style, paying homage to bands like Broadcast and United States Of America. '100 Million', produced by Woods’ Jarvis Taveniere, ends the album in a soft, acoustic, and light - hearted way, with Mac DeMarco contributing percussion and backup vocals.
The various moods on 'Palana' reflect Hilton's influences like Nico, Marc Bolan, and Jonathan Richman. As Hilton says, “The music on this record is naive, just like a person's inner self. I feel like I'm many people.”
Tracklisting
1. Palana
2. Something For Us All
3. Pony
4. Long Goodbye
5. Funny Anyway
6. WHY
7. Let’s Go To A Party
8. Snow
9. The Young
10. No One Will
11. 100 Million
To enjoy this 'Palana' vinyl LP, simply place it on your record player and start the playback. The included download code allows you to have digital copies of the album for convenient listening on your mobile devices. When handling the vinyl, make sure your hands are clean to avoid leaving fingerprints on the record. Store the LP in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight to prevent warping. If you want to clean the vinyl, use a proper record cleaning brush to gently remove dust. And don't forget to check out the digital version with the download code for on - the - go listening.
