Jordan Edward Benjamin, known in the alt world as Grandson, is a Canadian-American singer. Now with three full EP’s under his belt, his music has already become a staple in the Alternative world with roughly six million streams on Spotify monthly. His music touches base with a number of social issues from mental illness to social injustice.

Tracklist

1. Death Of An Optimist//Intro
2. In Over My Head
3. Identity
4. Left Behind
5. Dirty
6. The Ballad of G and X//Interlude
7. We Did It!!!
8. WWIII
9. Riptide
10. Pain Shopping
11. Drop Dead
12. Welcome to Paradise//Outro

My first few encounters with this album left me with a feeling of discontent. I personally am a major fan of Grandson and was very excited for this new album to be released, but in the beginning while trying to explore the album’s sound I wasn’t very into it. It wasn’t until I revisited the album that I recognized it and all of its glory. Much like many of the other newer items released recently, it has the earlier 2000s alternative sound/roots. This album with its 12 track set is definitely worth a listen. My favorite songs include “In Over My Head” and “Riptide” for their unique balancing of an upbeat sound over a more pop punk bed. If you haven’t done so already, give Death of an Optimist a listen!

Article by Jada Hamby