Always Been

Name: Always Been
Brand: SUPERJUMBO
SKU: 732388213634
Price: 21.3 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (3 reviews)

$21.3 ~~$30~~ In stock

Category: 12 Inch Vinyl Record

The Hold Steady's Craig Finn returns with Always Been, his first solo album since 2022. The album was produced by Finn's long time friend Adam Granduciel, the principal of The War on Drugs. Recorded throughout 2024 at One Cue Studio in Burbank, CA, Always Been features a host of musicians, including many of Granduciel's bandmates in The War on Drugs. Kathleen Edwards and Sam Fender provide guest vocals. The musical result is distinctive, purposeful, and commanding. Always Been is Finn's sixth solo record and stands alongside his nine albums with The Hold Steady. With his last solo release, A Legacy of Rentals, receiving year-end accolades from Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Aquarium Drunkard and more, Always Been arrives as an exciting next step for this prolific storyteller and songwriter.

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Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Timothy B. ★★★★★ Oct 18, 2026

I was blown away by the warmth and clarity of the vinyl pressing—Adam Granduciel’s production really shines through on tracks like the opener. The packaging is simple but sturdy, and the lyric sheet adds a nice touch for longtime fans.

Scarlett P. ★★★★★ Oct 18, 2026

The vinyl itself sounds incredible, especially with Adam Granduciel producing—you can really hear that War on Drugs texture in the mix. Arrived flat and well-packaged, and it's been on constant rotation since.

Christopher Z. ★★★★☆ Oct 19, 2026

Adam Granduciel's production really comes through on this pressing — the guitars have a nice clarity without being too sharp. The songwriting is classic Finn, maybe a little less immediate than some Hold Steady stuff. Solid pressing, just wish the lyric sheet was included.