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FRANKIE COSMOS

Greta Kline is noticeably excited about her band’s new album and she should be. The bright tone in her voice belongs to someone who’s just received some really good news and wants to share it with you.

“This is the first interview I’ve done about the new album, so sorry if I’m gushing. I’m very excited about it.... That’s why I can’t shut up!”

Kline’s giddiness comes through like a sun ray over the phone and may have something to do with a new Frankie Cosmos album that strikes of a band truly coming into its own. The teamwork approach to songwriting is pronounced through Close It Quietly, the fourth Frankie Cosmos full-length and furthest progression from the early stages that showcased Kline’s singular talents.

Getting into a new Frankie Cosmos album for the first time is like opening a lunchbox prepared with love, filled with thoughtful treats. This is a big part of why Kline’s band has built up such an adoring

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