Robert Deeble Discusses Florist, self-titled

Send us Fan MailSeattle-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Robert Deeble joins Al to get him acquainted with Florist’s 2022 self-titled album. Robert talks about how he got introduced to the album and why he connected with it almost immediately. He also discusses the parallels between the album and some of his own music. Al notes some connections between Florist and Robert’s latest album The Space Between Us, and Robert talks about inspirations and meanings of two of the album’s tracks, “Forest From the Tree” and “Not on Your Team.”As Robert mentioned, you can check out his music and learn more about his work on his website, robertdeeble.com, and on his Bandcamp page, robertdeeble.bandcamp.com. You can also follow Robert on Instagram at @rdeeble.Be sure to sign up for the YMAAA Newsletter at youmealbum.ghost.io. To keep up with You, Me and An Album, please give the show a follow on Instagram at @youmealbum.Al has put a pause on publishing new Bonus Tracks episodes, but you can listen to the past ones at the You, Me and An Album Patreon for $1/month. Just go to https://www.patreon.com/youmealbum.1:32 Robert’s introduction2:16 Florist are nearly as new to Robert as they are to Al4:59 Robert talks about some of the artists who have been influential to his music7:07 Robert revisits his first impressions of the album10:12 Robert shares his appreciation for music appreciators11:51 Al found the album’s pacing and sequencing interesting15:35 Robert talks about connections he’s discovered between his album’s and Florist’s20:38 One similarity between Robert’s music and Florist’s was particularly notable26:34 Robert explains what he likes about Florist’s sound and approach29:05 Robert talks about Emily Sprague as a lyricist31:15 Robert and Al discuss the healing quality of Florist36:39 Robert talks about the album’s dreamlike quality38:06 Al picks out the one track that stood out for him40:00 Robert makes note of Sprague’s affinity for synths43:12 Robert and Al sum up their reactions to Florist44:15 Robert talks about the origins of his song “Forest From the Tree”47:42 Robert reveals the conceptual layers of “Not on Your Team”57:50 Robert talks about his upcoming plansOutro music is from “Orphan Song” by Robert Deeble.Support the show