While this is technically Mendez's third full-length album, his back catalog boasts an extensive range of EP's and live recordings. He's a prolific and thoughtful songwriter, understanding the joy in impulse, and shying away from the clinical sheen of overproduction. 2017's ' ?\_( ?)_ / ?' and 2020's 'Cherry Hell' garnered acclaim for their quiet, lo-fi urgency, exploring themes of addiction and heartbreak with an intentional, authentic haze, and it's this approach that has solidified Mendez as a staple in the DIY community for years. On his self-titled new album, the Philadelphia-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist investigates the shaky camera of memory, striving to carve out a collage that points to a truth. But there isn't a regimented actuality here; instead, Mendez highlights the merit in many truths, and many lives, and how even the hardest truths can still contain some humour.
Track Listing:
1. Rev. John/Friend - Greg Mendez (2.49)
2. Shark's Mouth - Greg Mendez (2.06)
3. Cop Caller - Greg Mendez (2.49)
4. Maria - Greg Mendez (1.58)
5. Goodbye/Trouble - Greg Mendez (3.12)
6. Sweetie - Greg Mendez (1.49)
7. Clearer Picture (Of You) - Greg Mendez (2.43)
8. Best Behavior - Greg Mendez (2.52)
9. Hoping You're Doing Okay - Greg Mendez (2.47)
Year of Production: 2024
