A Dirty Dozen with WILLIAM EDWARD THOMPSON
William Edward Thompson (aka Billy) is a composer/multi-instrumentalist from Louisiana. Thompson has been a part of many heavy/melodic projects (Think: Secret Smoker) but in his solo work, his sound takes on a stripped-down, acoustic-rock-type quality…. And his newest album is a sonic practice in Wabi-sabi- perfect imperfection. With the emotive essence of Thursday and Secondhand Serenade and a rough-hewn bare-it-all delivery, Sleep Test is a vulnerable collection of experiences. There are moments of raw shakiness, modern emo ballads, and strummy, palm-muted moments intertwined with bedroom pop. Sleep Test treats us to small snapshots of Thompson’s memories. The songs are refreshingly short and unconventional, ranging from 41 seconds to 2 minutes in length- a fry cry from the average 3:30 second verse-chorus-verse radio tune.
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