Austin Book 1 capturing a veteran improviser distilling

capturing a veteran improviser distilling decades of bebop language and personal turmoil into spare

featuring catchy hooks and rich harmonies

country rock

" as well as original pieces like "Christmas Eve

and female solidarity

Austin Book 1 capturing a veteran improviser distillingPost Malones album Austin is a stylistic pivot that foregrounds live guitar driven arrangements and a more stripped back pop rock sound, marking a clear departure from the trap pop and hip hop lean of his earlier projects. Named after his birth name, Austin Post, the record is positioned as a more personal, feature free project in which he plays guitar on every track and leans into synth pop, indie pop, and alternative rock textures rather than