Seoul-based DIY artist appetiteapple turns gratitude into the central theme of Gratitudes, an album shaped by a long personal journey toward learning how to express thanks. Entirely created alone, the project reflects an unusually hands-on approach, with appetiteapple handling songwriting, arrangements, recording, mixing, mastering, and cover artwork.
The album draws from memories of childhood, particularly the difficulty of saying thank you at school and the guidance of a teacher who encouraged those simple words. Decades later, that lesson has developed into a mature form of self-expression, with music becoming a way to acknowledge people and experiences that helped shape the artist.
Musically, Gratitudes leans toward the familiar spirit of 1990s Britpop while maintaining its own independent character. The arrangements invite listeners to sink into the instrumental layers, whether through headphones or speakers.
Hello To Strangers creates an almost cinematic image of standing on a green hill, looking toward a nearby community while sensing someone waiting below. Matter Of Decision takes a more determined route, suggesting strength, resolve, and the possibility of becoming stronger through its mood.
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