13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Owen Meany’s Batting Stance – He(art) Attack
Say a prayer for Owen Meany’s Batting Stance as they present us with their new song, He(art) Attack.
From Halifax, Canada, Owen Meany’s Batting Stance is the project of Daniel Walker. This track precedes a new album, Feather Weights, due October 2nd. Here’s more info via the record company blurb:
“He(art) Attack” sets Daniel Walker‘s staple literate wit and wordplay to an abacus sway, as the OMBS songwriter reflects on the beauty of past mistakes: “Let’s take our joys and transgressions, inspired mistakes / to strokes on a canvas hued truths on display.”
Feather Weights blends the academic influence of John K. Sampson and John Darnielle with the wry, tongue-in-cheek humor of Jenny Lewis and Conor Oberst. As if drawing inspiration from a book club helmed by his favorite songwriters, Walker offers a series of songs that could have been quietly assembled in the back room of his favorite used book store.
PRAISE FOR OWEN MEANY’S BATTING STANCE:
“…as you’re living through your sure-to-come ‘Winter Wednesdays,’ give this one a try. It’s an EP you should get to know too well.”
– Grayowl Point
“Though the target audience will know doubt be those… who listen to music for the lyrics…musically the album holds up
just as well with toe taping beats and hooky guitar that will have you listening on loop without getting sick of it.”
–Canadian Beats
“..nous avons affaire ici à un auteur-compositeur-interprète authentique et doué.”
–BRBR
“Owen Meany’s Batting Stance is an out of the park home-run on so many levels.”
– For Us Not Them
