Name: Always
Brand: The Frightnrs

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Bonus disc: No

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DAP071CD

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-05-27

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Standard:20

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823134007123

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

The Frightnrs

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Reggae / Dub

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Daptone

Daptone is a label that specializes in hard funk, soul, and afrobeat music by current artists. It was formed by musicians and producers from the now defunct 1990s funk revival pioneer label Desco Records. The label is run by Gabriel Roth (also known as Bosco Mann) and Neal Sugarman. Daptone is home to renowned artists such as Sharon Jones, The Dap-Kings, Lee Fields, Sugarman 3, Antibalas, The Mighty Imperials, and others.

Most of Daptone's seven inch singles feature a generic blue record label. However, all singles are produced in limited quantities of 1000 - 2000 copies. In some cases where titles are highly sought after and sell out quickly, a second press run with a red colored label may be done.

Mikey Post oversees Direct Sales & Distribution at Daptone and explains that their releases have been continuously available since February 2019. While records released prior to 2009 did not include barcodes initially, they still use the original 'Mother' plates for pressing new copies today. There may be slight variations in the color of labels over the years due to printing on an offset machine with stock paper.

The Frightnrs are a talented group of musicians known for their unique blend of reggae and soul music. Led by the captivating vocals of *Dan Klein*, their sound is characterized by the smooth melodies of *Chuck Patel* on organ and piano, the rhythmic beats provided by *Rich Terrana* on drums, and the deep bass lines from *Preet*. Adding to this dynamic mix is the skillful guitar work of *Norihiro Kikuta* and the vibrant percussion played by *Mike Torres*. With influences ranging from Jackie Mittoo to Augustus Pablo, The Frightnrs have created a distinct sound that pays homage to classic reggae while adding their own modern twist.

Formed in New York City, The Frightnrs have quickly gained recognition for their powerful live performances and infectious energy. Their music draws inspiration from legendary artists such as Derrick Harriott, Phyllis Dillon, and Bob Andy. With each member bringing their own unique talents to the table, The Frightnrs create a sonic experience that is both nostalgic and fresh.

Having shared stages with notable acts like Hollie Cook and Ken Boothe, The Frightnrs continue to captivate audiences with their soulful sound. Their songs evoke emotions through heartfelt lyrics delivered with passion by Dan Klein's soulful voice. Whether performing intimate acoustic sets or high-energy shows, The Frightnrs never fail to leave a lasting impression on their listeners.</

First new Frightnrs release since 2017 featuring vocal stems recorded before Dan Klein's passing. Before Dan Kleinʼs unfortunate passing, The Frightnrs agreed to keep a promise he asked of them - continue making music together. Part of that promise has been made manifest here... Daptone Records is proud to present Always - the raw, soulful new long player from The Frightnrs.

The road to Always began with a period of intense songwriting back when The Frightnrs and producer Victor Axelrod (Ticklah) were working on the group's debut, rocksteady masterpiece, Nothing More to Say. In addition to the scorchers heard therein, Axelrod and The Frightnrs agreed many of the recordings were too sweet to tamper with in order to fit the rocksteady mould. Some were created at their headquarters in Queens with Dan on the mic, some were elaborations on older ideas, others were brand new creations made at the finish line.

Thanks to the vocal stems they had captured in this golden period, Dan Kleinʼs other-worldly voice lived on, giving The Frightnrs all the raw material they needed for an entire albumʼs worth of new, original music. So with that, The Frightnrs and Axelrod returned to the studio and painstakingly conceptualized, tracked, re-tracked and mixed them into a complete album with their beloved friend singing lead. The fruits of this arduous process lay bare the undying love and respect between musical brothers. 

The last song written for this album, "Why Does it Feel Like a Curse", married two song concepts with one of Dan's original vocal performances - creating a beautiful, flawless composition that not only serves as a highlight reel of their editing skills and songwriting prowess, but also as a kind of metaphor for The Frightnrs journey. The perfect ending for Always.

Always

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