{"product_id":"4526180769798","title":"Greg Mendez - Beauty Land - Import CD Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreg Mendez\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia singer-songwriter Greg Mendez has completed his new album. Three years after his previous album—an unexpected breakthrough—his highly anticipated new album, *BeautyLand*, is being released via Dead Oceans. Philadelphia singer-songwriter Greg Mendez is releasing his long-awaited new album, *Beauty Land*. On this debut release via Dead Oceans, listeners are guided by a narrator who is both ironic and compassionate, and by the voice of an underdog who has learned to balance sarcasm with conviction. The songs are understated yet reject self-pity; through pop melodies, sparkling yet poignant guitar, and vocals imbued with the purity of a boy in a choir, a carefully constructed altar skillfully expresses imperfection. Most of *BeautyLand* was recorded almost entirely by Mendez alone, directly into a makeshift home studio he set up in Philadelphia (a small room with no natural light). This marks his first full-length album since his 2023 self-titled album (which brought him success after 15 years of writing and recording while shuttling between Philadelphia and New York, largely as an unknown artist). *BeautyLand* picks up where his album from three years ago left off—exploring the depths of grief, love, and addiction—and its intense yet quiet clarity showcases the essence of Mendez’s songwriting. “In just under two minutes, Greg Mendez can capture life’s suffering, regret, and the power to bounce back.”—Pitchfork\n“Grand yet understated. Mendez’s sincere lyrical depictions open up a whole new world where listeners can find themselves.”—Rolling Stone\n“In Mendez’s hands, confronting the worst of times leads to music so human it grabs you by the heart. You’ll want to listen to him wrestle with his own demons on endless repeat.”—NPR\n“Mendez’s raw, melancholic voice, sharp melodies, and conversational yet haunting lyrics.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.I Wanna Feel Pretty\u003cbr\u003e2.Looking Out Your Window\u003cbr\u003e3.Mary \/ Dreaming\u003cbr\u003e4.Everybody Wants To Be Your Friend (Except Me)\u003cbr\u003e5.Gentle Love\u003cbr\u003e6.Frog\u003cbr\u003e7.It Breaks My Heart\u003cbr\u003e8.Sunsick\u003cbr\u003e9.No Evil\u003cbr\u003e10.Geranium\u003cbr\u003e11.Interlude in D Minor\u003cbr\u003e12.Serving Drinks\u003cbr\u003e13.So Mean\u003cbr\u003e14.Concussion\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead Oceans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53082774602017,"sku":"4526180769798","price":338000.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4526180769798.jpg?v=1785152972","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-id\/products\/4526180769798","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}