Psychic

Psychic is the debut album by American experimental artist Polyhedren, released on April 29th, 2022. The album was written and performed by Dren McDonald, a long-time employee at Ralph America. The Residents contributed vocals for the track 'Sixteen Gold Candles.'

The album is also notable for its long list of guest features, including Iva Bittova, Ashling Cole, Nels Cline, Josh Freese, The Residents, and many other friends of McDonald's.

Background

On June 23rd, 2020, Dren McDonald, a former Ralph America employee, released Tethys Express as Polyhedren. The digital single featured recently established musical artist and friend McDonald Rini. Throughout the rest of the year, Polyhedren released three more singles, all of which were remixed for the album.

McDonald announced the album on January 4th, 2022, through Kickstarter. McDonald stated that the album had been completed and featured a handful of guest stars (Including The Residents and Josh Freese). A physical release and marketing campaign needed to be funded through the Kickstarter. The Kickstarter soon met its goal, and the album was released on April 29th, 2022, digitally, on CD and on LP.

Track Listing

1. Two Sweet Sixteens and Four Weddings (Ft. Rini) (5:08)
2. Tethys Express (Ft. Rini) (3:49)
3. Sixteen Gold Candles (Ft. The Residents & Josh Freese) (4:12)
4. Film Stars (Ft. Moorea Dickason & Daria Novo) (4:18)
5. Lonely Lullaby (Ft. Iva Bittova) (6:06)
6. Scorpions a Lot (Ft. Nels Cline & Rini) (4:14)
7. Buckaroo Moon (Ft. Sangin’ Sara & Daria Novo) (4:33)
8. Planted a Flower (Ft. Ali Paris & Misha Khalikulov) (5:18)
9. NelScorpions Altered a Lot (Ft. Nels Cline & Rini) (4:48)

Credits

• Dren McDonald: Guitars, Bass, Synths & Production, Pedal Steel on 'Planted a Flower'

Guests

• Lead Vocalists
  • Rini on 'Two Sweet Sixteens and Four Weddings', 'Tethys Express', 'Scorpions a Lot' & 'NelScorpions Altered a Lot'
  • Daria Novo on 'Film Stars' & 'Buckaroo Moon'
  • The Residents on 'Sixteen Gold Candles'
  • Moorea Dickason on 'Film Stars'
  • Iva Bittova on 'Lonely Lullaby'
  • Sangin' Sara Williams on 'Buckaroo Moon':
  • Ali Paris on 'Planted a Flower':
• Background Vocals on 'Sixteen Gold Candles' & 'Lonely Lullaby': Zoe Ellis & Ashling Cole
• Guitar Sounds/FX on 'Scorpions a Lot' & 'NelScorpions Altered a Lot': Nels Cline
• Drums on 'Sixteen Gold Candles': Josh Freese
• Saxophones on 'Lonely Lullaby': Kevin Robinson
• Cello on 'Planted a Flower' Misha Khalikulov

See Also

• The Gatekeepers