Emma-Jean Thackray, the visionary producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, releases her highly anticipated second album, 'Weirdo' on April 25th via Gilles Peterson’s celebrated label, Brownswood Recordings / Parlophone Records. Known for defying musical boundaries, Thackray's latest work is a deeply personal and utterly original exploration of selfhood, grief, and gratitude.
Drawing on an eclectic mix of influences—grunge, pop, soul, p-funk, and jazz - 'Weirdo' is a triumphant celebration of survival and individuality. Written, performed, recorded, mixed, produced and arranged entirely by Thackray in her South London flat, the album stands as a testament to her extraordinary musicianship and fearless self-expression.
Drawing on an eclectic mix of influences—grunge, pop, soul, p-funk, and jazz - 'Weirdo' is a triumphant celebration of survival and individuality. Written, performed, recorded, mixed, produced and arranged entirely by Thackray in her South London flat, the album stands as a testament to her extraordinary musicianship and fearless self-expression.
STAFF COMMENTS
Barry says: A wildly varied, driving monolith of jazzy breaks and grooves, with throbbing distorted bass and Thackray's powerful, wandering vocal. Part jazz, part funk, part soul but *all* great. Another sign that Thackray is one of the most exciting UK musical talents around.TRACK LISTING
1. Something Wrong With Your Mind
2. Weirdo
3. Stay
4. Let Me Sleep
5. Please Leave Me Alone
6. Save Me
7. Maybe Nowhere
8. What Is The Point
9. Black Hole (feat. Reggie Watts)
10. In Your Mind
11. Tofu
12. Fried Rice
13. Where’d You Go
14. Wanna Die
15. Starting At The Wall
16. I Don’t Recognise My Hands
17. It’s Okay (feat. Kassa Overall)
18. Remedy
19. Thank You For The Day