The wait is over! The new album from Mickey O’Brien is out, and it’s his best yet. The digital provides all the basics, but if you like a little extra with your music then the physical formats are the way to go. The CD has a centrefold spread of the song covers with emotion info corresponding to the concept for each song. The vinyl has a fancy cut out window on the front cover, a poster on the inside with the cover spread and lyrics on the flip side, plus a download card lanyard. The cassette is packaged in a Maltese cross case that has the covers on the inside and the download card lanyard included. The cassette also has a bonus remix of the album on the b-side. So many great options to choose from!
For Orebody, his fifth project in five years, Mickey O’Brien takes the listener even deeper into his soul and psyche as he explores his own inner workings with each song representing a specific emotion. His process to prepare for the writing of these songs involved sitting with a psychotherapist to discuss what triggers that emotion within himself. And listening to the album, one can actually hear and feel how this blue collar MC perceives the world, like standing in his shoes for a moment in time. To provided the musical backdrop for this emotional rollercoaster, O’Brien once again taps the talents of long-time collaborator, MPC button-masher, and Juno-nominated producer Fresh Kils who crushes it on the pads and production. And as co-producer, O’Brien adds further depth to the music with live instrumentation, enlisting the assistance of Zachary Clement (keys), Geoff McCausland (violin), Anthony Rinaldi (sax), Matt Saroka (guitar), and DJ Versatile (turntables), in various combinations. The result is an album to inspire Canadian youth and the working class alike that mental health matters and healing is within reach.
Written and performed by Mickey O’Brien and featured guests
Produced by Fresh Kils
Co-produced by Mickey O’Brien
Keys by Zachary Clement
Violin by Geoff McCausland
Sax by Anthony Rinaldi
Guitar by Matt Saroka and Fresh Kils
Cuts by DJ Versatile
Mastered by Dorc