• Aaron Fazer "Introducing..." LP

Dead Oceans


Black Vinyl!

In the soul revival group Durand Jones and the Indications, Jones got top billing but the occasional lead vocals of drummer Aaron Frazer were every bit as captivating. One notable enthusiast was musician-producer Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, who phoned to invite the musician to his Easy Eye Studio in Nashville for an intense week of co-writing and recording, resulting in this delicious debut solo album.

With his sharp quiff and gentle falsetto, Frazer continues to trade in the throwback stylings of his other band, though his sound is lighter, less muscular, touching on doo-wop and Philly soul. Girl on the Phone is a great pop song with a strong Fifties feel, with its simple piano chords and casual horns. On Over You he picks up the pace for a racing rhythm that could set fire to a Northern soul night.