Pen Pals (band)

The Pen Pals are an indie folk music group composed of artists Jetty Rae and Heath McNease. The group is known for its minimalist style[1] and layered vocal harmonies.[2] To date, they have released 2 albums: 'Gold' (2016) and 'I Disappear' (2017), the latter of which is said to have 'introspective lyrics of loss, sorrow, perseverance and hope'.[2] The group itself has been cited as a 'gentler, more harmonic version of The Civil Wars'.[1]

This article is about the American band. For the Japanese band, see Penpals (band).
Pen Pals
Background information
OriginMichigan and Georgia
GenresFolk
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2016—present
LabelsJetty Rae LLC
Members
Websitepenpalsmusic.com

Discography

The Pen Pals have released 2 albums in their career:

Gold (2015)

Released on September 17, 2015[3] described by one reviewer as "folk pop".[4] The album spent 5 days as the most downloaded on NoiseTrade.[5] The theme of the album is a romance that begins and ends with summer.

All lyrics are written by Heath McNease; all music is composed by Heath McNease and Brittni Stewart

No.TitleLength
1."Camp"1:42
2."Open Door"4:15
3."Away"2:47
4."Gold"6:03
5."Mary & Martha"3:48
6."July"4:14
Total length:23:00

I Disappear (2017)

Released on July 28, 2017, with a music video for the title track.[6] The songs written are centred around feelings of loss, heartbreak and disillusionment.[7]

All tracks are written by Pen Pals

No.TitleLyricsLength
1."All Who Are Lost"Heath McNease3:35
2."Devils"Heath McNease, Brittni Stewart3:15
3."Devils"Heath McNease, Brittni Stewart4:11
4."I Will Be Your Sun"Heath McNease4:39
5."Before I Was Yours"Heath McNease, Brittni Stewart3:14
6."Out of my Hands"Heath McNease, Brittni Stewart4:28
7."I Disappear"Heath McNease, Brittni Stewart4:07
Total length:28:00

References
  1. Mannari, Aaron. "Pen Pals Are Familiar Friends". Lemonade Magazine. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  2. Yager, Levi (21 September 2017). "Yager: 'I Disappear' album review". Butler County Times Gazette. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  3. Rae, Jetty. "New music is officially released into the world!". Facebook. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  4. Fryberger, Scott. "Indie Music Spotlight". JesusFreakHideout. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  5. McNease, Heath. "Heath McNease on Instagram". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  6. MCLELLAND, RYAN (August 16, 2017). "NEW JETTY RAE: PEN PALS - I DISAPPEAR". 2 Guys 1 Review. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  7. "I Disappear: Indie duo Pen Pals release album 'I Disappear'". www.crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-10-18.
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