Scott Gagner

Abbey Road, Studio 2. Home of The Beatles, and for Scott Gagner, the realization of a lifelong dream. “I wanted to play the exact pianos that they played, and sing through the mic that John used on A Day in the Life. Doing both was a little overwhelming. It took a while to calm down enough to get a decent performance. After that it just flowed.” The resulting album, Reverse, flows indeed. Gagner has delivered his most melodic, uplifting, and heartfelt songs to date.

The bouncy My Glasses showcases the legendary Mrs. Mills tack piano, while Never Could See Any Other Way finds Gagner collaborating with Londoner Nick Frater on the appropriately psychedelic “completion” of the famous run-out groove gibberish at the end of Sgt. Pepper’s. But far from being another Beatles pastiche, Reverse is all about Gagner’s singular songwriting, featuring fresh combinations of blazing trumpets, growling Juno synthesizers, guitar-driven power-pop, cinematic strings, and beautiful piano.

And then there’s Christine McVie, Gagner’s devoted tribute to the oft-overlooked Fleetwood Mac songbird, who died shortly after the song was recorded. “Recreating those 1977 Rumours textures was a labor of love. After all, my wife sang a Christine McVie song at our wedding.”

Scott Gagner is a Minnesota-based songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. He has collaborated with members of Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Big Star, The Posies, R.E.M., Los Lobos, and Midlake. His albums routinely land on year-end Top-10 lists, with Hummingbird Heart voted "Best of the Year." His songs and videos have been featured nationally on such platforms as USA Today, and locally on The Current. Reverse is his sixth album.

 

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“[Reverse] left me utterly astonished. The luminosity of these compositions shines more brilliantly.” –Patrick Donders, Sweet, Sweet Music

“BloodMoon is a deeply personal tone poem...emotional and heartfelt. It’s a slow burn album with more layers than an onion. There’s something endearingly seventies about this record, yet it is as modern as tomorrow.” –Mike Baron, Pop Geek Heaven

“2019 BEST OF THE YEAR (Hummingbird Heart). Lyrically brilliant...a must listen for anyone who loves thoughtful, hook-laden pop.” –Richard Rossi, Power Pop News

“Gagner really wanted to expand his horizons and he sure did as the songs are all over the place with hooks sneaking in at every turn...it seems like he has hit his peak.” –Daggerzine

“Fans of Brian Wilson, Amiee Mann and Roger McGuinn will find a lot to love here. You couldn’t make a more beautiful album. #5 Best Album of 2017” –Powerpopaholic

“Pins and Needles continues Scott Gagner's ongoing hot streak. Once again, this West-coaster is top of the pops. Included in 'Favorite Records of the Year'.” –Alan Haber, Pure Pop Radio

“Gagner delivers big time with songs that are diverse, engaging and memorable. #7 Best Album of 2017” –Power Pop News

“The guy is a seriously good songwriter.” –Tim Hinely

“More hooks than Roland Martin's tackle box.” –The College Crowd Digs Me

“Flawless musicianship and melody.” –Powerpopaholic

“Gagner stands a cut above the rest thanks to an abundance of clever songwriting.” –Bill Sullivan, Now This Rocks

“Lies in the DMZ between baroque balladry and adrenal power pop. Luscious arrangements and soulful vocals make this pure ear candy.” –The Lightning Round

“Gagner’s soulful vocals are alive, resonating from the emotional foundation that grounds these dozen gems. "Rise & Shine" is nothing short of a masterpiece, as affecting a collection of songs as you’re likely to hear all year.” –Alan Haber, Pure Pop Radio

 

 

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