The album blends indie-folk, power-pop, and psychedelic jams. For example, "Karaoke" is described as "god-level" power-pop, while the eight-minute title track, "Heartmind," concludes with an ambient, psychedelic session featuring Uilleann pipes. Standout Tracks:
: A storytelling track about a soldier returning from service, featuring harmonies from Wynonna Judd .
: A thoughtful tribute to lost friends, featuring Danielle Haim on backing vocals.
Cass McCombs' tenth album, , released on August 19, 2022, via ANTI- Records , is a multi-faceted project that explores the intersection of emotion and logic. Recorded across various locations including Brooklyn and Burbank, it features a diverse cast of collaborators such as Wynonna Judd , Danielle Haim , and Joe Russo . Key Album Insights
: A breezy, dream-like track imagining a post-apocalyptic world where "wildlife crushes technology". Production Details Heartmind - Cass McCombs - Bandcamp
: A post-punk flavored opening track that addresses the toll of a lifelong commitment to music.
The title refers to the struggle of reconciling two often-opposing forces: the "heart" (emotion) and the "mind" (reason). Much of the record was born from a period of personal loss, leading to a tone that is simultaneously sardonic, poignant, and surprisingly playful.
The album blends indie-folk, power-pop, and psychedelic jams. For example, "Karaoke" is described as "god-level" power-pop, while the eight-minute title track, "Heartmind," concludes with an ambient, psychedelic session featuring Uilleann pipes. Standout Tracks:
: A storytelling track about a soldier returning from service, featuring harmonies from Wynonna Judd .
: A thoughtful tribute to lost friends, featuring Danielle Haim on backing vocals.
Cass McCombs' tenth album, , released on August 19, 2022, via ANTI- Records , is a multi-faceted project that explores the intersection of emotion and logic. Recorded across various locations including Brooklyn and Burbank, it features a diverse cast of collaborators such as Wynonna Judd , Danielle Haim , and Joe Russo . Key Album Insights
: A breezy, dream-like track imagining a post-apocalyptic world where "wildlife crushes technology". Production Details Heartmind - Cass McCombs - Bandcamp
: A post-punk flavored opening track that addresses the toll of a lifelong commitment to music.
The title refers to the struggle of reconciling two often-opposing forces: the "heart" (emotion) and the "mind" (reason). Much of the record was born from a period of personal loss, leading to a tone that is simultaneously sardonic, poignant, and surprisingly playful.
