Amoeba Music

Davy is the second full-length album from Jason Schwartzman’s solo music creation, Coconut Records. Released in 2009, the album has an upbeat and quirky indie-pop feel—but it is really just pop, through and through (only two tracks exceed three minutes in length(. At times unpolished, Schwartzman’s vocals lead straightforward, earnest narratives sometimes to the darndest places. Along with catchy instrumental hooks, his music is inherently inviting and distinctive, with lush arrangements that catapult willy-nilly into epics. The album’s first single, “Microphone,” is unpretentious and endearing with a memorable melody. The track, “Saint Jerome,” is a bit more somber but no less enjoyable while “Courtyard,” with its soft and vernal tones, has a Simon & Garfunkel quality. Acoustic guitar and piano are most prevalent throughout this record, with a few electronic distortions added for texture. All told, it’s a reflective and honest album that bears witness to a true multi-talent.