Music can be therapeutic, not just for listeners but also for the artists. In the case of Slum Sociable, their self-titled, debut album represents more than two years of personal loss and struggle. For Edward Cregan Quinn, the LP was an outlet to deal with the loss of a close friend. The record, however, represents something different for Miller Upchurch – the inner turmoil he quietly experienced as he dealt with depression. Realizing that Upchurch’s mental health was more important, the duo delayed the release of their album by five weeks, and it was officially unveiled to the world on Friday.
Their jazzy opener, “Moby Bryant”, further shows how the band translate their pain into a vivid story. A quiet emotion rings throughout this track dedicated to a lost friend, particularly as the following words are sung.
“Although we both hate it
Everybody wants us complacent
You still be so patient
What else do they expect?
You know I can’t become
You’ve no idea what’s to come”
Everybody wants us complacent
You still be so patient
What else do they expect?
You know I can’t become
You’ve no idea what’s to come”
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