Whether one seeks it out or it simply presents itself, change is an inevitability. Should one embrace it? Grapple with it? Fight it? These are the questions Martin Frawley unpacks as he steps into the spotlight for Undone at 31, his first album as a solo artist and the start of a new chapter for the Melbourne songwriter.
Those familiar with Martin Frawley’s time as co-leader of Twerps will take comfort in hearing his deceptively simple songwriting is still intact, but the big reveal on Undone at 31 is how new instrumentation and influences seamlessly expand Frawley’s playground. It might take several listens for one to realise Frawley is singing “Something About Me” over just violin, Moog, and a Graceland-esque bassline, or to appreciate the PB+J pairing of Fender Rhodes and lap steel on “Where the Heart Is,” which serves as the album’s twist ending. Frawley’s album does not shy away from morbid musings and raw emotions that come with a breakup. Undone at 31’s tunefulness and exploration combined are what elevate the music above the melancholy subject matter.
Tracklist
A1 – You Want Me? 4:52
A2 – End of the Bar 4:01
A3 – What’s on Your Mind 3:00
A4 – Just Like the Rest 4:13
A5 – Smoke in Your House 3:12
B1 – Chain Reaction 3:06
B2 – You Can’t Win 4:29
B3 – Something About Me 3:00
B4 – Lo and Behold 2:01
B5 – Come Home 5:06
B6 – Where the Heart Is 3:22
Please note that Undone at 31 is currently not in store but is an imported title from an overseas supplier.
Most of the time it takes around 2-3 weeks for the item to arrive here and be sent out but it can take longer if there are any delays.