New York-based collective The Davenports craft a self-produced success with their fifth album, You Could’ve Just Said That. The project is led by singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Scott Klass, who describes the full-length as ultimately “about how normal it is to be evasive.” Klass was responsible for nearly every aspect of the album’s recording, providing him with “tremendous freedom to just do whatever I wanted.” Also considered amongst their most intimate and cohesive releases, You Could Have Just Said That consistently compels with its quality songwriting and production.
A bass-forward amiability takes hold initially on the opening “When Everything’s Order,” imploring one to take all they can get following the demise of something formerly meaningful. Twanging acoustics and mellow piano gradually accompany the strong melodic drive, maintaining a breezy yet introspective charm throughout. “I Am Lying” stirs in its lusher folk arsenal, infusing heartfelt strings and vocal aspirations to “let it out,” with replay-inducing captivation; the title-touting central refrain proves especially memorable.
Elsewhere, “I’m Not Gonna Bother You” compels with harmonious vocal layers and caressing guitar tones. “I’m not gonna bother you tonight,” vocals arrive into a series of vocal intertwining reminding fondly of Matthew Sweet. You Could’ve Just Said That combines inviting productions with melodic earworms for an overall standout from The Davenports.
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“We Know We Want To” and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
