Hard Truths by Fulton Street - Stoic Records [STOIC008] FLAC download included with physical items

Hard Truths

A 11 track soul album (31m 57s) — released November 1st 2024 on Stoic Records

In a lot of ways, 'Hard Truths' was the album that almost never was. Production started at the beginning of 2020 but before it could gain momentum, Melbourne was thrown into one of the world's longest lockdowns, leaving the band to adapt and record horns and strings remotely in Tasmania. Post lockdowns, with the local music scene in ruins, the band slowly rebuilt and finally felt ready to revisit the record.

The turmoil of the world seemed to reflect the inner turmoil of songwriter and front woman Shannen Wick who used the record as a way to process "heartbreak and the declining state of the world" and take a wholly "unfiltered approach" to songwriting – an approach evident from the first note of this dynamic and spectacularly honest album.

Listening to 'Hard Truths,' Fulton Street fans can expect to find grooving bass and guitar riffs, warm melodic organ, bright horn arrangements, soaring strings and – of course – powerhouse vocal performances.

The tone of the record is immediately set with the opening track 'A Woman Scorned', an instrumental that encapsulates the scoring of iconic Blaxploitation films. From there 'Hard Truths' explores the often misunderstood lens of female rage, with its premier single 'Disappointment' where Wick growls, "If I wanted a disappointment, I would've stayed with my last man."

'Hard Truths' isn't one note, however, with songs like 'Weight of the World' and 'Mama's Eyes' that embody Fulton Street's signature storytelling, as the record explores themes of family, migration and finding home. The album manages to be both musically playful and achingly real.

Fusing a funky rhythm, cinematic strings, soaring horns, and upbeat organ, Fulton Street’s new single exemplifies why they’ve become one of Melbourne’s leading soul outfits. - Beat Magazine Press

Powerhouse vocals, driving horns, solid bass lines and a party atmosphere to die for. - Vince Peach DJ, (Soul Time) PBS FM

Shannen Wick just happens to have one of those rare voices that cuts through the tight instrumentation with an undeniable growl and conviction. - Happy Mag Press

Fulton Street are the real deal. They pack the funk punch and also give you the soul glow. Melbourne soul magic. - Chris Gill DJ, (Get Down) Triple R

The new guard of Australian Soul and funk, Fulton Street are sharp, strong and fearless. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Shannen Wick, their live show is epic, energetic and truly danceable funk. Their debut single ‘Young People’ gives me goosebumps – it’s socially conscious soul. - Chelsea Wilson Music Victoria Board Member

With an undeniable sense of groove, Fulton Street has produced a spirited track unlike anything Aussie dancefloors have seen before. The raw songwriting, and deep-seeded soulful grooves meet as one and create an epic single that is everything we expect to see from Fulton Street and more. - Forte Magazine Press

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