Name: Magic Touch
Brand: Jack Name

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MEX2911

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-11-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

184923129113

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Total Cap

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

Artist

Jack Name

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Mexican Summer

Jack Name is an acclaimed artist known for his unique blend of psychedelic rock and lo-fi pop. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of musical genres, *Name* creates music that is both captivating and thought-provoking. With his distinct vocals and experimental soundscapes, he has carved out a niche for himself in the music industry.

Similar to artists such as White Fence, John Andrews & The Yawns, and DRINKS, *Name* pushes boundaries with his innovative approach to songwriting and production. His music often combines catchy melodies with intricate instrumentation, resulting in a truly immersive listening experience.

Having collaborated with notable musicians like Chris Cohen and Cory Hanson, *Name* has gained recognition for his contributions to the indie music scene. His latest album showcases his growth as an artist, featuring introspective lyrics and mesmerizing arrangements.

Mexican Summer is an independent record label based out of Brooklyn, NY. They release the work of adventurous musicians without the limitations of genre or form. Mexican Summer operates in tandem with Anthology, a book publisher and archival record label. Anthology focuses on responsibly licensed material, compelling design, and definitive presentation.

In a time rife with alienation, Magic Touch, the third album by Jack Name, offers the comfort of contact. With a body of work that ranges from the catchy to the cacophonous, Name has earned the reputation of a musician who’s difficult to define. His songs have appeared on albums by U.S. Girls (Heavy Light, 2020) and White Fence (Family Perfume, 2012), and he’s produced recordings for Cass McCombs and collaborated with Ariel Pink. Magic Touch reveals yet another side of Jack Name. While it’s every bit as intricate as his previous releases, 2014’s Light Show and 2015’s Weird Moons, here he’s done away with the dense production of his earlier work to make a record that feels stark, personal, and effortlessly natural The almost subliminal story arc of ​Magic Touch​ reminds us that ​touch itself is magic.​

Name offers private glimpses of new love as it comes together Lips on Lips, Hips on Hips, in the startlingly confidential opener Karolina; and in its bitter endings, as on the ice-cold I Came To Tell You In Plain English (I’m Leaving You).​ Introspective gems like Kick-around Johnny and Sacred Place seem to muse about ancient traumas and possibilities of a hopeful future. The vocals, recorded close-up and completely dry, make the brutal honesty in the lyrics even more personal and compelling. Name’s delivery is at all times understated, to the point, and utterly believable — a rare and special thing. It takes a certain kind of bravery to step up to that mic without the cloak of allegory, the medicine bag of studio tricks, or even the formulas of modern “pop music” to protect you. It’s mature—but not dull or heavy-handed.

Magic Touch

Music GB