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]

Pen Pals
Background information
OriginMichigan and Georgia
GenresFolk
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2016—present
LabelsJetty Rae LLC
Members
Websitepenpalsmusic.com

Discography

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The Pen Pals have released 2 albums in their career:

Gold (2015)

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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)

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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

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  1. ^ a b Mannari, Aaron. "Pen Pals Are Familiar Friends". Lemonade Magazine. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  2. ^ a b 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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