Name: The Stylist
Brand: Kelley Stoltz

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

AGIT061P

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Purple

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-06-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Forte

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5060446128930

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / purple

AGIT061CD

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With Three Bonus Tracks.

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5060446128916

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

AGIT061C

Clear

Black Blob in Clear Vinyl.

2022-11-25

1 / Clear / LP

Artist

Kelley Stoltz

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Agitated

Agitated is a record label based in Monmouth, Wales, U.K. Established in 2009, the label has quickly made a name for itself as a specialist in psychedelic, rock and indie music. With an impressive roster of talented artists and performers, Agitated has become synonymous with quality and innovation in the music industry.

Distributed by Forte Music Distribution, Agitated has gained recognition for its ability to discover and nurture emerging talent. The label's commitment to supporting artists is evident in their partnership with [l279257], the company behind the label. Together, they work tirelessly to provide opportunities for musicians to showcase their unique sound and reach a wider audience.

Whether you're a fan of mind-bending psychedelic tunes or infectious indie anthems, Agitated offers something for everyone. With their finger on the pulse of cutting-edge music trends, this label continues to push boundaries and redefine genres. Explore the world of *Agitated* today and discover your new favorite artist.

Kelley Stoltz is a highly acclaimed artist known for his unique blend of indie rock and lo-fi pop. With a career spanning over two decades, Stoltz has established himself as a prolific songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
His music draws inspiration from various genres including psychedelic rock, folk, and garage rock. Stoltz's catchy melodies and introspective lyrics have garnered him a dedicated fan base worldwide.
Influenced by artists such as *Sonny & The Sunsets*, *The Glands*, and *Richard Swift*, Stoltz has carved out his own distinctive sound that sets him apart from his contemporaries. His discography includes critically acclaimed albums like "Below the Branches" and "To Dreamers".

The Stylist, Kelley Stoltz's 17th album finds him following up the Third Man Records reissue of his 2001 Antique Glow, with a collection of 10 new songs. The album was recorded early in 2021, and has been languishing in the vinyl pressing log jam ever since - but luckily Stoltz writes timeless songs, the kind that might've appeared on the fringes of the late 60's or mid 80's.

Acoustic guitars, synthesizers, drum machines and strong melodies abound. As with his other classic records Below the Branches, Double Exposure and Ah! (etc) Stoltz plays most of the instruments himself and records in his home studio in San Francisco. Kelley says, "I chose the title 'the Stylist' because musically I guess that's what I am... because of the way I write, at my leisure over a period of months at home, I kinda flit around between styles. It's all in the pop-rock vein, but there's usually a wide range of sounds and inspiration from song to song. It sort of fits together in a mix tape kind of way, rather than an exploration of one particular mood. That's always been the case with my albums."

The chorus-y guitar jangle of "Your Name Escapes Me" somehow name checks the New Bomb Turks, while reflecting on familiar if forgotten faces from Stoltz's past. On "My Island" insistent piano and saxophone solos take the listener on a tropical trip to the soft rock radio dial. Stoltz played rhythm guitar in Echo and the Bunnymen for a few years, and "We Grew So Far Apart" clangs like a lost Liverpool 80's classic. Stoltz says, "There's a touch more piano on this record... going back to my Sub Pop days, when I was writing more Beatle-y bits... Harry Nilsson... that kind of thing." Indeed, the piano led "It's a Cold World" plays like a holy union of Todd Rundgren and the Zombies where Stoltz declares, "it's a cold world at times, but I'm not ready to give up the fight." 

Thankfully, after 23 years the beat goes on... and no matter what style Stoltz chooses, The Stylist is another platter of tuneful delight in the impressive catalog of one of the great songwriters of our time.

The Stylist

Music GB

Discover The Stylist by Kelley Stoltz. Limited Edition LP and CD formats available. Agitated label. A collection of timeless songs with acoustic guitars, synthesizers, and strong melodies.