One Last Job Presents New Album ‘Been Here Ever Since’

Folk-rock project One Last Job’s sophomore album ‘Been Here Ever Since’ is a testament to their musical talents and renowned sound. They invite listeners into the multifaceted nuances throughout the twelve tracks.

Their most recent album, Been Here Ever Since, is a blend of instrumentation ranging from whirling synths to quiet acoustics and intimate poetry. Frontman Travis Klein recorded the entire album from a laptop while driving between Austin, Texas, and Las Vegas, Nevada. There is a well-known sound that incorporates elements from Nana Grizol, Car Seat Headrest, Phoebe Bridgers, and Bright Eyes. It's a record full of heart, sweat, and tears that explores the idea of appreciation and his exploration of the frightening nature of acceptance. Been Here Ever Since, which has a contagious vibe, displays the musician's exceptional range and ability.

Every song on the album is lyrically strong and tells a coherent story, with gratitude serving as the overarching theme. It starts with a tale set in the middle of college, where Travis is faced with the realisation that many individuals never really take the time to deliberately plan their life, instead choosing one course after another until their entire lives pass by. This project challenged the very concept of free choice, which was a terrible realisation. Travis examines what's unsettling about acceptance throughout the song collection, finally coming to a fresh understanding.

Been Here Ever Since is a collection of songs that will grab the listener's attention right away and highlights One Last Jobs' creative contrast and vitality. They display a passionate indie-rock sound, telling a story of the musician's physical and mental tiredness as they skillfully wrap up the musical voyage. Throughout the twelve tracks, there are deep existential topics explored along with captivating soundscapes, unprocessed vocals, and pure, honest lyrics.

“This album is a dialogue between gratitude and ambition. I start from a sort of standard "Western" worldview where individuality and ambition are of primary value, and then throughout the album, we go on a journey following that worldview to its logical extent before arriving at a new perspective grounded in gratitude and giving up some of that need for control. I hope it makes you smile,” One Last Job comments on the album.