Everyone Thinks I Dodged A Bullet

Released in 2016, 'Everyone Thinks I Dodged A Bullet' represents a darker, more insular turn in Greg Laswell's discography. Moving away from the more accessible indie-pop leanings of 'Landline,' this album serves as a deeply personal document of a high-profile divorce. Laswell, an accomplished engineer, handled much of the production himself, resulting in a sonic profile that is exceptionally rich and 'hi-fi' despite its somber themes. The record is notable for its heavy use of the cello and analog synthesizers, which provide a modern, almost gothic edge to his singer-songwriter foundations. Critics noted the album's unflinching lyrical honesty and its departure from his previous 'cinematic' warmth toward something more jagged and resentful. It stands as his most cohesive and atmospheric work, cementing his reputation as a master of the 'sad-core' pop subgenre.