Lewis Del Mar (album)
Lewis Del Mar (album) — Short version
Overview
- Lewis Del Mar is the self-titled debut studio album by the American folk-pop duo Lewis Del Mar.
- Release: October 7, 2016, through Columbia Records. Available on CD, digital, and 12" vinyl.
- Style: A blend of folk pop with electronic and Latin influences, described by the band as “urban electro latinfolk.” They aim to balance more industrial sounds with acoustic ones.
Background
- The duo, Max Harwood (drums) and Daniel Miller (vocals/guitar), wrote the album after a writing period in 2015, including a trip to Colombia.
- The members have roots in Latin America (Miller’s Nicaragua connections; Harwood’s Panama ties), which inspired the Latin influence on the music.
Critical reception
- AllMusic praised the album’s strong hooks and the balanced contributions of Harwood and Miller.
- Renowned for Sound described it as a summer romance—easy to love briefly, with potential for a more distinctive future sound.
- The Indiependent highlighted the band’s distinctive sound created by acoustic guitar, driving drums, and prominent synths.
Track listing (10 tracks)
1. Such Small Scenes
2. Loud(y)
3. 14 Faces
4. Painting (Masterpiece)
5. Puerto Cabezas, NI
6. Tap Water Drinking
7. Malt Liquor
8. H.D.L.
9. Islands
10. Live That Long
Personnel
- Max Harwood — composer, drums, instrumentation, producer
- Daniel Miller — composer, vocals/guitar, engineering, instrumentation, producer
- Mike Deutsch — marimba
- Drew Hart — bass
- Steve Marion — electric guitar
- Andrew Maury — electric guitar, engineering, mixing, producer
- Tersoo Achineku — songwriter
- Joe LaPorta — mastering
- Maria P. Marulanda — packaging design
- Daniel Topete — photography
Charts
- US Billboard Alternative Airplay: peaked at number 19
Notes
- This was Lewis Del Mar’s first full-length album, establishing their ad-riff style that combines catchy pop hooks with a mix of electronic textures and Latin-inspired influences.
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