Baby Man Displays The Purity of Fruit Bats’ Artistry, Writes Glide

Fruit Bats, the ever-evolving project of Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Eric D. Johnson, is no stranger to gentle, swaying balladry,” observes Glide in its review of new Fruit Bats LP Baby Man. The site continues, “After decades of crafting a pop-tinted, folksy discography brimming with sonic shifts and emotional volatility, the artist emerges with his most raw and personal album yet with Baby Man. The ten-song LP brings forth the purity of Johnson’s artistry, as the artist sits alone with his guitars, keyboards, and memories to create a nostalgic, immersive listen. Through downtrodden yet glistening guitar melodies, pianos that hit the spirit like a drizzle, and a natural knack for storytelling, Baby Man brings us closer to Johnson than ever before while simultaneously proving that the artist is still full of new ways to present himself.”

The new album is at radio now via Merge. Read the full review here.