Credit Electric – ‘Out of Love in the Face of a Shadow’ (2022)

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Credit Electric – ‘Out of Love in the Face of a Shadow’ (2022)

‘Out of Love in the Face of a Shadow’ glides across my listening space on a breeze, like a breath of fresh air, an eerily wasted couchbound bit of splendor that just keeps spiraling on, drawing the listener ever deeper into the easy bopping sounds that only Credit Electric can conjure.


There’s a warm timeless quality found in this material, and that’s what makes it all so endearing, so personal and ever-present.

Take the number ‘Heights,’ a dim the lights late night slow dance of warmth and half forgotten memories, though whether those memories are yours, or you’re being infused with the lyrical delights of Credit Electric is anyone’s guess. Throughout the rest of the album, a dripping pedal steel guitar accompanied by a sly tight backbeat give Ryan’s soft lamenting vocals, vocals that nearly drift through the air like blue smoke, an enchanting place to reside, leaving the other instrumentation to hover just out of reach; almost touchable.

This record is pure Americana, it’s right as rain comfort food, filled with great musical and lyrical storytelling that swaggers gently, leaving me to wonder why other bands don’t write their heads and visit this corner of the world more often. All and all, the music found on ‘Out of Love in the Face of a Shadow’ is meandering, effortless, bright and intoxicating, living behind a door we should all open more often.

Available as a limited edition record pressed to black vinyl, CD and cassette tape.

*** The Fun Facts: When I asked Ryan about the release, he said “The album is about facing the parts of myself that have been neglected, out of the love of myself and those around me, to do work needed to be a better person. I hope the work does the same to inspire others.” Ryan is featured on the album jacket, with the concept being inspired by Oakland based artist Billie Ocean aka Laneya Billingsley.

Jenell Kesler


Credit Electric – ‘Out of Love in the Face of a Shadow’ (Out October 14th 2022 via Royal Oakie Records LLC)

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