Celebrated singer-songwriter, producer, and consummate storyteller Mickelson is back in action with his 10th studio album, "If You Can’t Be Right, Be Loud.", an electrifying song cycle that runs head-on into the harsh realities of the present with raw emotion, searing wit, and undeniable energy. Now available, the album is a bold statement on a world desperately leaning toward division and so deeply personal it balances gravity with humor in a way that only Mickelson knows how.
The song’s opening track, “Amplify,” inspired Mickelson to tackle 21st-century polarization without hesitation. "If You Can’t Be Right, Be Loud" switches back and forth between wrenching honesty and unreal wryness. “Two Flat Tires” hits as a gut punch to the agony of addiction, and “Glowstick” gives an unvarnished view of the struggle with depression.
You never forget your first Lipson. On the other end of the spectrum, ‘Small Town Scandal’ offers a wry, tongue-in-cheek spin on suburban melodrama. At the same time, ‘Blue Is This Warmest Color’ tackles a tone of privilege that is only heightened by the presence of legendary XTC bassist Colin Moulding.
Mickelson self-produced, engineered, and played mainly on the album, which cements his legacy as one of indie rock’s most vital voices.
Connect with Mickelson: Instagram
