Emma-Jean Thackray's album 'Weirdo' is an exploration of grief and joy wrapped in jazz-funk and 70s soul influences. Inspired by her experiences with neurodivergence and the unexpected loss of her partner, Thackray employs humor and innovative rhythms to express profound emotional themes. With 20 tracks recorded solo in her flat, she showcases her musical talents by handling every element, blending various instruments and styles. The album cleverly juxtaposes silliness and deep emotional content, inviting listeners to empathize with grief in a light-hearted yet significant way.
I love the silliness and the joy that comes with the P-Funk universe. It's not like free jazz; it's Black liberation music for the masses.
Thackray's music... does for grief and loneliness what the Mothership did for Black identity. It uses humor and a shuffling beat to get at something deeply serious.
Weirdo became her way of pulling herself back out. She recorded the album alone in her South London flat, responsible for every sound on the record.
Printing that surplus of Emma-Jean Thackrays in Weirdo's liner notes is meant to be a bit, as is the toaster perched on the edge of the tub on the album's cover.
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