I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)

The sequel to his 2023 mainstream breakthrough, Ive Tried Everything But Therapy, Pt. 2 finds Teddy Swims digging deeper into his personal life, finding inspiration in love and healing. His second full-length studio album, its a more optimistic and energized experience than the first, cranking up the accessible pop sheen on his utterly soulful, powerhouse anthems. Pulse-pounding foot stompers such as "Not Your Man" and "Funeral" modernize the nostalgic, Ronson-esque neo-soul sound of the late 2000s, while soothing, R&B/jazz-inspired moments such as "Your Kind of Crazy" and "Are You Even Real" (with Giveon) showcase his robust, effortless vocal delivery. Other guests include Muni Long ("Black & White") and Coco Jones and GloRilla (the attitude-packed "She Got It"). The albums highlight, "Bad Dreams," became his third international smash hit, an infectious dose of melancholy pop goodness with a catchy chorus. Upon release, the set debuted at number four on the U.S. charts. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

昨年の〈フジロック〉に出演して知名度を上げたアトランタ出身の巨漢シンガー。いわゆるシンガー・ソングライターやポップ・シンガーとしての顔を持つ一方で、このセカンド・アルバムでは本来のバックボーンを剥き出しにしながら、ソウルフルなヴォーカリストとしての圧倒的な存在感を見せつける。コンテンポラリーなプロダクションに溶け込むレトロ風味も聴きどころ。
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