The World Is Dark, but I Want It to Be Funny [Neon Pink Vinyl LP]

Jess Kerber - The World Is Dark, but I Want It to Be Funny [Neon Pink Vinyl LP]

Nashville's Jess Kerber focuses on the profound resonances of simple moments, pairing delicate acoustic guitar lines with her rich and captivating tenor. The World Is Dark, but I Want It to Be Funny, her second LP for Felte, is a deeply affecting collection of homespun poetry and natural artistry that finds the artist reflecting on personal history, the emotional intricacies of relationships, and the value of cosmic perspective.

Opening with "Familiar Strangers," Kerber gets to the heart of her greatest talents: fluid fingerpicking, emotive vocal cadences, feather-light touches of piano, and subtle harmonies. Throughout the album, Kerber navigates an emotional tightrope, fully aware of the ills of the world while trying to find connections and peaceful corners. There are echoes of influences like Joni Mitchell, Gillian Welch, and Lomelda, though Kerber injects her own unique wit, wonder, and humility into every passage.