What makes I Have to Feed Larry's Hawk by Tim Presley notable?

This album received positive critical acclaim, with particular praise from publications like Pitchfork and The Fader for its inventive songwriting and production methods. It also contributed to Presley's growing reputation within the underground music scene, highlighting his ability to merge varied styles into a cohesive body of work. Tim Presley, known for his work in the band White Fence, released I Have to Feed Larry's Hawk as his first album under his own name. Following a series of collaborative projects, this album marks a return to solo artistry, showcasing his unique blend of influences ranging from folk to punk while further establishing his distinct sound.

How many songs are on I Have to Feed Larry's Hawk?

I Have to Feed Larry's Hawk has 14 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

I Have to Feed Larry's Hawk

Tim Presley · 2019

56 min · 14 tracks · garage rock

A lo-fi exploration of introspective themes, blending garage rock's raw energy with delicate melodies and unexpected experimentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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I Have to Feed Larry's Hawk — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of personal reflection and surreal imagery, setting the tone with its haunting melody and vivid storytelling.
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Lorelei — This track showcases Presley's knack for blending catchy hooks with introspective lyrics, exemplifying the lo-fi aesthetic that permeates the album.
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Harm Reduction (A: Morning) — As an extended piece, it allows Presley to stretch out musically, exploring experimental soundscapes that contrast with the more straightforward tracks earlier in the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album blends garage rock energy with introspective themes, showcasing inventive songwriting and varied structures.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a lo-fi aesthetic with layered instrumentation, while the second half introduces more experimental sounds and structures.
Several tracks utilize unconventional song forms, such as 'Harm Reduction (A: Morning)' and 'Harm Reduction (B: Street & Inside Mind)', which diverge from traditional verse-chorus patterns.
The album opens with a title track that sets a reflective tone, followed by a sequence of songs that gradually increase in complexity and texture.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

I Love You

The lyrics shift from abstract observations to a direct declaration of affection, creating an emotional pivot in the song.

This shift not only enhances the song's intimacy but also contrasts sharply with the surrounding verses' more fragmented thoughts.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 I Have to Feed Larry's Hawk 5:13
2 Phone 3:48
3 Fog City 1:59
4 I Love You 2:52
5 Lorelei 3:21
6 Neighborhood Light 2:53
7 I Can See You 3:14
8 Until You Walk 4:01
9 I Saw Snow Today 2:18
10 Indisposed 4:37
11 Forever Chained 2:59
12 Fog City (2) 2:05
13 Harm Reduction (A: Morning) 8:50
14 Harm Reduction (B: Street & Inside Mind) 7:53

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