Framing Hanley Continue The Aftermath On "Gimme Gimme"
- Charles Luberisse
- Aug 3
- 2 min read
Written By: Brainy
Framing Hanley comes into do you feel guilty being okay? with a different kind of weight, less about chaos and more about what lingers after it. The album feels like a band finally letting things out without second-guessing it. You hear that shift in how the songs move, blending heavier moments with softer, more reflective ones without forcing a balance. Kenneth Nixon’s writing leans into uncomfortable spaces, especially on Gimme Gimme, where the emotion feels close and unfiltered. The production from Richard Wicander opens things up, pulling in textures that stretch beyond their usual sound but still feel like them. There’s a looseness to the record that works in its favor, like it wasn’t made under pressure, expanding the identity they've already have. Kenneth mentioned:
No label, no filter, nobody telling us what a Framing Hanley album is supposed to sound like. This is the album we always wanted to make, and it asks a question I think everybody’s quietly carrying around.
Across the tracklist, the band moves through different moods. Songs like The Reckoning and Lost My Smile sit alongside more stripped-back moments. The mix of influences, from rock to R&B touches, adds variation, but it never pulls focus away from the core message. After years of building their audience and stepping back at times, this release feels less like a comeback and more like a continuation on their own terms. The rollout stays straightforward, backed by live shows that keep the connection direct with fans. Stream "Gimme Gimme" and be sure to follow Framing Hanley on INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, TIKTOK, and YOUTUBE.
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