Martin Frawley

Those familiar with Martin Frawley’s time as co-leader of Twerps will take comfort in hearing his deceptively simple songwriting is still intact, but the big reveal on Undone at 31 is how new instrumentation and influences seamlessly expand Frawley’s playground. It might take several listens for one to realize Frawley is singing “Something About Me” over just violin, Moog, and a Graceland-esque bassline, or to appreciate the PB+J pairing of Fender Rhodes and lap steel on “Where the Heart Is,” which serves as the album’s twist ending. Frawley’s album does not shy away from morbid musings and raw emotions that come with a breakup. Undone at 31’s tunefulness and exploration combined are what elevate the music above the melancholy subject matter.