The Pen Pals are an indie folk music group composed of artists Jetty Rae and Heath McNease. The group is known for its minimalist style[1] and layered vocal harmonies.[2] To date, they have released 2 albums: 'Gold' (2016) and 'I Disappear' (2017), the latter of which is said to have 'introspective lyrics of loss, sorrow, perseverance and hope'.[2] The group itself has been cited as a 'gentler, more harmonic version of The Civil Wars'.[1]
Pen Pals | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Michigan and Georgia |
| Genres | Folk |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2016—present |
| Labels | Jetty Rae LLC |
| Members | |
| Website | penpalsmusic.com |
Discography
editThe Pen Pals have released 2 albums in their career:
Gold (2015)
editReleased on September 17, 2015[3] described by one reviewer as "folk pop".[4] The album spent 5 days as the most downloaded on NoiseTrade.[5] The theme of the album is a romance that begins and ends with summer.
All lyrics are written by Heath McNease; all music is composed by Heath McNease and Brittni Stewart
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Camp" | 1:42 |
| 2. | "Open Door" | 4:15 |
| 3. | "Away" | 2:47 |
| 4. | "Gold" | 6:03 |
| 5. | "Mary & Martha" | 3:48 |
| 6. | "July" | 4:14 |
| Total length: | 23:00 | |
I Disappear (2017)
editReleased on July 28, 2017, with a music video for the title track.[6] The songs written are centred around feelings of loss, heartbreak and disillusionment.[7]
All tracks are written by Pen Pals
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "All Who Are Lost" | Heath McNease | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Devils" | Heath McNease, Brittni Stewart | 3:15 |
| 3. | "Devils" | Heath McNease, Brittni Stewart | 4:11 |
| 4. | "I Will Be Your Sun" | Heath McNease | 4:39 |
| 5. | "Before I Was Yours" | Heath McNease, Brittni Stewart | 3:14 |
| 6. | "Out of my Hands" | Heath McNease, Brittni Stewart | 4:28 |
| 7. | "I Disappear" | Heath McNease, Brittni Stewart | 4:07 |
| Total length: | 28:00 | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Mannari, Aaron. "Pen Pals Are Familiar Friends". Lemonade Magazine. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ a b Yager, Levi (21 September 2017). "Yager: 'I Disappear' album review". Butler County Times Gazette. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ Rae, Jetty. "New music is officially released into the world!". Facebook. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ Fryberger, Scott. "Indie Music Spotlight". JesusFreakHideout. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ^ McNease, Heath. "Heath McNease on Instagram". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ MCLELLAND, RYAN (August 16, 2017). "NEW JETTY RAE: PEN PALS - I DISAPPEAR". 2 Guys 1 Review. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ^ "I Disappear: Indie duo Pen Pals release album 'I Disappear'". www.crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-10-18.