The First Story: Tunes for Lovers

Hip-Hop · 2018 · 9 tracks · 23m

The First Story: Tunes for Lovers

Dusty vinyl crackle meets delicate piano loops and whispered vocals. A cornerstone of the lo-fi aesthetic, capturing the quiet intimacy of late-night reflection.

It's the ultimate 'staring out a rainy window' soundtrack for when you're feeling a little bit soft.

A gentle, hazy embrace of romantic longing and quiet domesticity.

The First Story: Tunes for Lovers · vs · Peachy!

Tender+1.7σ

Tender saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks · 23m

01

A Steady Beginning

3:00

02

Samantha

2:33

03

Trying Too Hard

3:47

04

Lisbeth

2:52

05

Oh!

1:42

06

This Is What Happens

2:56

07

You Wouldn't Believe Me If I Told You

1:56

08

Soft Tones

3:19

09

Sweet Tea

1:14

Moments Worth Waiting For

The way the piano loop on Samantha feels like it is slightly warping under heat.

The sudden, intimate proximity of the vocals on Trying Too Hard that feels like a secret.

The brief, sun-drenched acoustic guitar textures that close out Sweet Tea.

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