New Arrival Bret Mckenzie – Freak Out City (CD)

In 2022,BretreleasedSongs Without Jokes, his well-received solo debut forSub Pop. His new album,Freak Out City, is a fresh collection of songs he developed while performing live across New Zealand and the United States with his eight-piece bandThe State Highway Wonders. The influence of his musical heroes Harry Nilsson and Randy Newman resonates again on this record, where Bret playfully weaves humour and heart into his songs.Recorded in both Los Angeles and New Zealand, the album was co-produced by Bret and his long-time collaborator,Mickey Petralia. It was also mixed byMichael Harrisat East West Studios and mastered byRuairi OFlahertyat Nomograph Mastering in Los Angeles. The musicians on the record are a mix of LA-based playersLeland Sklar, Dean Parks, Drew Erickson, Chris Caswell, andJoey Waronker, as well as New Zealand musiciansBen Lemi, Leo Coghini, Jacqui Nyman, Moana Leota, Iris Little, andJustin Clarke.Freak Out Cityfeatures the singles Shouldna Come Here Tonight, the title track Freak Out City, and All I Need.
Bret McKenzieis a Grammy and Academy Award-winning musician who is most well-known for his bandFlight of the Conchordsand their eponymous television show. He is internationally renowned for singing and writing funny, strange, and unique songs primarily for film and television. Brets songs have been sung by Kermit the Frog, Celine Dion, Lizzo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brittany Howard, Homer and Lisa Simpson, Fred Armisen, Miss Piggy, Amy Adams, Jason Segal, Ricky Gervais, Benee, Isabela Merced, Spongebob Squarepants, Tony Bennett, Mickey Rooney, and more.

01. Bethnal Green Blues02. Freak Out City03. The Only Dream I Know04. All the Time05. Thats the Way the World Goes Round06. All I Need07. Eyes on the Sun08. Too Young09. Highs and Lows10. Shouldna Come Here Tonight