Jawbone Arboretum by The Handsomest Men in The World
Jawbone Arboretum is the debut album from Melbourne-based duo The Handsomest Men in the World. With a shared passion for extending the sonic possibilities of their instruments, the pair Daniel Waddingham (guitar) and Andrew Saragossi (saxophone) fuse together their own unorthodox approaches to music making to cultivate a work that is daring and honest. Inspired by ideas of impermanence and multidimensionality, this album challenges traditional approaches to instrumental roles and improvisation by emphasising the fluidity, density and movement of sound. The music traverses through a large array of sound worlds that are adorned with lingering melodies, eclectic textures, and melancholic moods.
Tracklist
| 1. | 9 is the Magic Number | 4:53 |
| 2. | Jawbeena | 3:18 |
| 3. | Sanjo | 1:49 |
| 4. | Weapon City | 3:23 |
| 5. | Hexico | 4:56 |
| 6. | Polyplonk | 2:21 |
| 7. | Jawbone | 3:02 |
| 8. | Supermouse | 3:01 |
| 9. | Snack Habbit | 1:39 |
| 10. | Music for a Perfume Commercial | 3:43 |
| 11. | Ear Balm | 2:59 |
| 12. | Downers and Uppers | 3:10 |
| 13. | Industry Split Me | 4:38 |
| 14. | Bloodthirsty Ants | 4:09 |
| 15. | This Always Happens, Sometimes | 1:42 |
| 16. | Howling Wolf Mosquito | 1:02 |
| 17. | I Forgot My Parkour | 2:21 |
| 18. | Lou Repent | 2:40 |
| 19. | Wits End | 4:10 |
Credits
Personnel:
Daniel Waddingham – acoustic and electric guitars
Andrew Saragossi – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone
Recorded by Lloyd Barrett at Brian Brown Studios 2023
Mixed by Pat Telfer
Mastered by Joe Talia
Album cover photo by Alexandra Davies
Cover design by Brodie McAllister
Released through Made Now Music 2024
License
All rights reserved.
The Handsomest Men in the World.
Daniel Waddingham – acoustic and electric guitars
Andrew Saragossi – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone