this is the first installment in what will hopefully be an ongoing series of experimental albums, released under the name 'anorak.' this particular project was an exercise in self-control; i sought to limit instrumentation to only acoustic guitar and hand percussion, and to not write lyrics in the conventional sense. this particular album is, to me, a musical expression of the ADHD, anxiety, and depression i have struggled with throughout my adolescence. if it feels uncomfortable, chaotic, and self-indulgent, that's intentional - so are all of these conditions. nevertheless, i hope that this album feels cathartic in some way or another. if it doesn't, that's okay, too.
thanks to: asher, for roasting me; bennett, for being a sweet boy; brett, for his generosity; emma, for listening; sam, for listening; seth, for always being willing to indulge me; taran, for bringing ideas; and will, for giving me a chance.
credits
released April 19, 2017
written, performed, and mixed by noah joseph roth on the night of april 18, 2017.
leor is my bff and she made this rly wonderful record late last year! she also has nine others! quit wasting yr time w me, go listen to leor! Noah Roth
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