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Aug 17, 2020Liked by Bahamas

I listened to the new single a few times this weekend and absolutely love it. The sound is new and fresh, like Lonely Loves sounded when i brought Pink Strat home from the record store and popped it into the CD player for the first time, back in the olden days. I hadn't heard of Bahamas but the album cover spoke to me. I think it said "this is going to be something else" and it was. I've loved all the albums. Each one is full of its own inventions but all unmistakably Afie. Before each one came out, I'd prepare myself - this one might just be a good album, not a revelation, how many more ideas can this guy have as he (and as he put it) "gets closer to the source?" Apparently there was never a need for me to worry on Afie's behalf and this time, having heard Own Alone, I'm scheduling a vacation day on October 9. It will be Sad Hunk Day. Haven't done one of those since Blackstar came out.

This newsletter was a great read too. It washed over me kind of like the film of Afie helping his mom prepare for Christmas dinner a few years back. A warm and thoughtful introduction to the human that is Bahamas. A few interesting details about what's new, a hug, like a postcard from a freind travelling far away. You read it then turn it over and look again at the picture they chose for you this trip - Sad Hunk, yes please!

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Aug 17, 2020Liked by Bahamas

Thanks Afie, a pleasure to read! Your music has become a sort of soundtrack to the time my girlfriend and I spend together. I hope we can all enjoy the new tunes in the same room one day in the hopeful near future. Cheers from Boston, take care.

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Aug 15, 2020Liked by Bahamas

What a lovely post. My daughters and I are really looking forward to your new album. We're guessing your new favourite clothes colour is purple rather than tan? With knitted socks to match? For sure that's a winning combo that's going to shift units. Please come and play in Southern Germany or Zurich. We'll buy you a beer and won't check our phones once. Thanks for your music and kind and honest thoughts. Stay safe. Tim

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Aug 15, 2020Liked by Bahamas

Can't wait to hear the new tunes! What a cool blog post- well done.

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Looking forward to the album, Afie! Own Alone and Trick to Happy are bops; I can’t wait to hear the rest of the album!

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Beautifully written..... as tears stream down my face, just as when I listen to your music, I feel all the feels....... I FEEL ALIVE❤️🙏🏽🌊🔥

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