Current Joys - 2013 (LP)

Dive into the raw and unfiltered world of Current Joys with their 2014 release, "2013." This nine-track album, released on January 21, 2014, under the label Current Joys, is a whirlwind of slacker rock, indie surf, and bedroom pop vibes that clock in at just over 31 minutes. Despite its brief duration, "2013" packs a punch with its gritty, distorted soundscapes and introspective lyrics.

Kicking off with "My Blueberry Life," the album sets a moody tone that carries through tracks like "My Spotless Mind" and "Rambling of a Dying Adolescence." Current Joys' frontman, Rattigan, delivers some of his most raw and unpolished vocal performances, adding to the album's rough-around-the-edges charm. "Under the Influence" and "Bloody" further cement the album's gritty aesthetic, while tracks like "Anymore," "Legends," "Snow," and the titular "2014" offer moments of introspection and melancholy.

"2013" is an album that doesn't shy away from its imperfections, embracing a lo-fi aesthetic that feels both personal and universal. It's an album for those who appreciate the raw, the real, and the slightly off-kilter. So, crank up the volume, let the distortion wash over you, and lose yourself in the world of Current Joys.