Fellow Mortals - STELLA'S BIRTH-DAY (2026) [Hi-Res]

Fellow Mortals' album Stella's Birth-Day is an ambitious musical adaptation of Jonathan Swift’s birthday poems dedicated to his muse, Stella. Francis Reader and Simon Dine have crafted a unique fusion of Baroque aesthetics and modern rhythms, blending orchestral samples with trip-hop beats and rich, warm vocals. The record ranges from ironic, lighthearted tracks to melancholic ballads, exploring themes of love, aging, and human intimacy. The work demonstrates how 18th-century classical poetry can resonate seamlessly within a contemporary indie-pop context, transforming historical texts into a vibrant and profound emotional statement.



Tracklist:
1-1 Fellow Mortals - Dancing Days [2:22]
1-2 Fellow Mortals - Venus In Her Prime [1:46]
1-3 Fellow Mortals - Poetic Dress [2:02]
1-4 Fellow Mortals - With These Eyes [2:42]
1-5 Fellow Mortals - Oh, Stella [1:45]
1-6 Fellow Mortals - This Day [1:06]
1-7 Fellow Mortals - Serious Lines [2:19]
1-8 Fellow Mortals - Some Lasting Pleasure [2:40]
1-9 Fellow Mortals - Reflecting [0:31]
1-10 Fellow Mortals - Stubborn Stoics [2:31]
1-11 Fellow Mortals - Who With Reason [2:40]
1-12 Fellow Mortals - A Better State [2:08]
1-13 Fellow Mortals - So Unkind [2:12]
1-14 Fellow Mortals - I'm Alive [2:03]