“True That” is Michael Cera’s first and only album thus far. It was released in 2014, and it’s an album I haven’t seen often talked about. “True That” includes a nice mixture of instrumentals and lyrical songs.

The album begins with two short instrumentals. Uhohtrouble is the first track and lasts for 48 seconds, then leads to the second instrumental.

The third track, Clay Pigeons, is easily my favorite track on the album. It’s very relaxing and cute. Clay Pigeons is the type of song one would listen to on a gloomy day when everything is tranquil.

Another lyrical song is Steady Now, which is even slower and more toned down than Clay Pigeons.

2048 is among the instrumental songs of the album. Like the majority of the instrumentals, 2048 is very well done and very beautiful. It’s simple and short, but has a very nice sound. Although it’s a bit more upbeat than other songs on the album, it still maintains a certain chillness.

Immediately following 2048 is Ruth. Ruth is the longest song on the album, and possibly the saddest. It reminds me of the sadness of loss and thoughts of what could have been, as it speaks of losing a baby and “Oh, what a dear my dear girl might have been” is a reoccurring line.

“True That” is surprisingly good for an album done by an actor who had never produced anything musical before. The entire album has a very raw and nice sound, which contributes to the calm vibes it induces. “True That” really does deserve more recognition than it has received. It can suit essentially any mood, so there’s never a bad time to listen to this album. I would absolutely recommend “True That” to anyone interested in indie and alternative music and would rate it 9/10.

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