Fictitious by Superflaw

Superflaw is the side project of Anthony Cunard, prolific songwriter and lead vocalist of Manor’s own lo-fi dream-pop troubadours, Blanky. He’s joined in Superflaw by frequent collaborators and good friends, Edward Madill and Daniel Ryan. While Blanky tends to experiment in the obscure realm of gothic minimalism, Superflaw has honed in on the now classic aesthetics of early 90’s alt-rock. The production and songwriting of ‘Fictitious’ brings to mind favored underground big wigs such as Pavement, Superchunk, or Bright Eyes. Like most great records, ‘Fictitious’ wrestles with the trials and tribulations of love all while seemlessly pivoting between major themes of political isolationism and imposter syndrome. As is typical of most projects Cunard is associated with, the lyrics are an important focal point along with the emphasis placed on creating a raw production. While many records made today sound sterile and “pristine” due to their being recorded entirely on a computer, ‘Fictitious’ embraces the bleed and spontaneity long appreciated by analog enthusiasts. There’s a certain chemistry that can only be captured in a recording when the players have been tracked while performing together simultaneously. The result of such endeavors is often a visceral reaction in the stomachs of skilled listeners. Those in search of this elusive fix will find what they’ve been looking for in Superflaw’s ‘Fictitious’. We recommend to anyone that enjoyed Blanky’s 2020 release, ‘No Summertime’ to give this record a solid playthrough. It not only highlights another facet of a versatile artist but it serves as a pleasant reminder that there are still gems underground to be found.

Superflaw is comprised of Antony Cunard of Blanky (blanky.bandcamp.com) , Edward Madill of WYLA (wyla.bandcamp.com) and Daniel Ryan

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