“Party Boy” – Eaglemont

Proving the adage that good things come to those who wait, Naarm/Melbourne based singer-songwriter Eaglemont recently released her debut album Party Boy. It’s a really special collection of introspective indie pop-rock-folk songs that eloquently explore themes of heartache, self-acceptance, and connection.

I knew I’d love this album before I hit play. I’d already raved about the singles “You Don’t Live Here,” “Vodka Pineapple,” and the title track “Party Boy,” marvelling at their confessional lyrics and Eaglemont’s heartfelt delivery. Sometimes when an album comes on the back of such strong singles, the remaining tracks struggle to hit the same bar. As I listened to this album though, and I’ve done that a lot over the past week or so, I was struck by new favourites. I fell in love with the wistful nostalgia and rock angst of opening track “Two Dumb Kids.” I wiped away tears as “Ikea” immersed me in a painful breakup recreated so vividly with Eaglemont’s detailed lyrics. I felt such empathy for the complicated relationship she recounts in “Girls, Darts, Panic Attacks.” The quiet, emotional power of “Spiral” really resonated with me.

Party Boy’s songs are so incredible on their own, but when you put them all together, they’re even stronger. They create such a powerful portrait of Eaglemont and her journey towards love, both for herself and others. She shares her queerness, her insecurities, and her heart so authentically that most listeners should find themselves relating to this impressive album, even if they haven’t gone through some of Eaglemont’s struggles.

Party Boy is one of the best Australian debut albums I’ve heard in some time, and it’s out now.

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Eaglemont Offers Fantastic Taste of Debut Album, “Party Boy”

When Phoebe Bridgers compares you to the one-and-only Lucy Dacus, you’ve probably got something special. Naarm/Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Eaglemont might not be a household name yet, but with support like that and incredible songs like new single “Party Boy” in her repertoire, it’s only a matter of time.

“Party Boy is a homage to the kind of relationships you have in your early 20s. The kind that’s full of love and lust, excitement and huge feelings,” Eaglemont explained. “While you attempt to navigate the concept of truly being loved and accepted for the first time in your life, you also face the challenges of working in dead-end burger shops and the desires and needs of another person.”

“Party Boy” is the title track from Eaglemont’s debut album, which will drop later this year. She’ll launch the single for hometown fans at The Fitzroy Pinnacle on May 3.

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