Reading through Barrett’s statement about his latest record, one cannot help but think that the pandemic really connected a lot of creatives back to their roots. In all its painful character, the silver lining is clear and rewarding. In the daily boredom of having to face their own truths, people turned to art as a means of self-expression. For Dave, that meant picking up the guitar he hadn’t been playing in years.
“In the summer of 2020 I picked it up and started strumming but I didn’t think I had anything to say. A year later I had a notebook full of songs” – he explains. Now, Barrett unveils some of those tracks in his latest effort, ‘Stockton Ave’, a stunning, nostalgic and relatable slice of honest storytelling. In it, the listener will discover the Illinois-based songwriter’s rich and nuanced personal experiences, delivered through intimate pop and folk stylings.
‘Stockton Ave’ is a collection of fourteen songs showcasing Barrett’s talent as a songwriter and musician. The album is a euphoric and introspective journey through life, love, and loss, supercharged by Barrett’s poignant and emotive lyricism, touching on themes that are universal and relatable. The music itself is stripped down and raw, with Barrett’s guitar and vocals taking center stage, without shying away from more comprehensive and eclectic arrangements.
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