Joe Neptune is the singular alter ego used by Nick Vorrath and Jarrad Brown (of the Custom Kings) for their side-project, ‘No Time To Grow Up’. The album was released about a year ago, and after only one listen, I immediately fell in love with this music by ‘Joe’. It’s great because it doesn’t try to be anything more than it is – just a simple, lovely little folk album.
Despite my supposed deep and profound love, I completely forgot about Joe Neptune… That is, until last week when I rediscovered it. I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing either, it meant that I was able to enjoy some quality music all over again. I could experience the whole concept once more.
Last year, I probably would have said that my favourite tracks were ‘No Time To Grow Up’ and ‘Just Go Indigo’. However, since my ‘rediscovery’, I’ve had a bit of a change in heart. Included below are some of my (new) favourite songs off the album. If this is your type of music, I strongly encourage you to buy the whole album, as it really is quite fantastic. Check out iTunes for details.
Joe Neptune – My Other Dream Of You [MF]
Joe Neptune – Here Now, Waiting [MF]
Joe Neptune – I Shall See My Love No More [MF]
