Absentee by Alfie Firmin

‘Absentee’ is the new album from Alfie Firmin. Containing 10 new original songs, ‘Absentee’ is Alfie’s 3rd full-length album since 2018 and expands upon the laid-back folk-rock sound hinted at on Alfie’s 2020 release ‘Waiting On’.

‘Absentee’ is Alfie’s most accomplished album to date. From the McCartney-esque piano balladry of ‘Lost on Me’ to the horn-laden folk-rock of ‘Can’t Stop Thinking About You’ it is an album that is well-versed in the traditions of classic singer-songwriter pop filtered through the lens of Alfie’s distinctive croon.

To file under: Josh Rouse, Ron Sexsmith, Andy Shauf, Harry Nilsson, early 70’s Beach Boys (Surf’s Up/Holland), Beatles solo albums.

Tracklist

1.	Can't Stop Thinking About You	3:36

2.	December Third	3:04

3.	Unforgiving Season	2:40

4.	Lost on Me	2:53

5.	Drivers	2:57

6.	Pure O	3:37

7.	Absentee	3:28

8.	Sojourner	3:07

9.	Ideals	3:08

10.	For the First Time	2:39

Credits

released May 12, 2023

All selections written & arranged by Alfie Firmin

Engineering, Mixing, Drums - Jonny Coddington
Engineering - Rees Broomfield
Mastering - Julian Tardo
Drums, Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals - Ted Groves
Steel Guitar - Matt Boutler
Trombone, Trumpet - Dave Huntriss
Photography by Hannah Wengård
Artwork by Shaun Miller
Recorded at The Soapworks & SS2 Recording

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