{"product_id":"beefheart_midtown-downtime_2026_disco-bertus-france","title":"Midtown Downtime","description":"Beefheart \u0026amp; McQuinn is the new project of British artist Moby Beefheart, aka William Murray (formerly of the British band Fur), and musician Winter McQuinn (Sunfruits, jade imagine), originally from Melbourne and Naarm. Their chance meeting over coffee immediately revealed an undeniable musical connection. Sharing a love for folk and rock sounds of yesteryear, without falling into pastiche, Beefheart \u0026amp; McQuinn create a contemporary psychedelic folk\/soft rock, a rich sonic tapestry where vocal harmonies, technical mastery, and production intertwine. \"Midtown Downtime,\" their debut album, explores the tensions between time and productivity in late capitalism. This ten-track album delves into the genres of contemporary psychedelic folk\/soft rock, with complex vocal harmonies over syncopated guitars and occasional interventions of synthesizers and drums. The album's sound, both familiar and unique, evokes Crosby, Stills, Nash \u0026amp; Young and Luke Temple\/Carol King. Lyrically, the album explores a wide variety of themes, addressing the constraints of capitalism, the feeling of isolation and anxiety generated by the current political context, as well as songs about love, friendship, and nostalgia. An intense energy permeates these 27 minutes, an energy in tune with the restlessness and diminishing attention span of our time. The album invites attentive and complete listening.","brand":"Beefheart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57307331002712,"sku":null,"price":23931316.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0360\/files\/0634457258419.jpg?v=1778954648","url":"https:\/\/vinyles.com\/en-us\/products\/beefheart_midtown-downtime_2026_disco-bertus-france","provider":"Vinyles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}