This is This Is Lorelei’s first “proper” album. Nate Amos may have 67 unique Bandcamp releases under the moniker already, but he’s considering Box For Buddy, Box For Star to be his first true LP with the alias. Beforehand, Amos would quickly share songs in the same week, or even the same day, that he made them. For Box For Buddy, the Brooklyn musician took a more deliberate approach to sequencing, being mindful of how the album would flow and best represent his vision for the project.
Amos’ intentionality is obvious here; his new record accurately captures his sundry modes of operation. He demonstrates his background playing bluegrass on tracks like “Angel’s Eye” and the title track, and he flexes his strengths in electro-pop on tunes such as “Dancing In The Club” and “Perfect Hand.” The man contains multitudes, and Box For Buddy contains all of them.
Following the record’s release in June, Amos sat down with Uproxx to talk about his fear of Maynard James Keenan, his banjo clock tattoo, and Francis Bacon in our latest Q&A.
What are four words you would use to describe your music?
Painterly, focused, thorough, dope.
It’s 2050 and the world hasn’t ended and people are still listening to your music. How would you like it to be remembered?
“Awesome” hopefully.
Who’s the person who has most inspired your work, and why?
Francis Bacon because I really like his paintings.
Where did you eat the best meal of your life and what was it?
On my bedroom floor and a bunch of sushi.
Tell us about the best concert you’ve ever attended.
Guerilla Toss Gay Disco Tour in Chicago.
What song never fails to make you emotional?
Anything Ringo sings.