The beauty in being broken - and the courage in owning it.
Unlovable Man is a bold and emotionally charged second album from Tony Daunt and the Dauntless. While it doesn’t shy away from themes of regret, addiction, and inner conflict, it also brings a sharper edge and a more dynamic energy to the band’s sound. Alongside the brooding ballads and intimate confessions are driving, uptempo tracks that pulse with defiance and momentum. Gritty yet melodic, the album moves between storm and stillness — a reflection of lives lived hard, hearts worn open, and the music that rises from both.
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Unlovable Man
Released May 5, 2023
Label: AAA Records
TONY DAUNT guitar, vocals
KEVIN PLACE pedal steel
LOUIS JARLOV rhythm guitar, keyboard
BEVAN LANGE drums
BALAZS SEBESTENY bass
KATI OHENS, SARAH JAY backup vocals
produced by TEMATERA ‘MATT’ SMITH
recorded at REDROOM RECORDING STUDIOS
Mastered by Chris Chetland (KOG Studios)
Some scars don't fade. Some songs don't flinch.
For this album, Tony is joined by a talented group of collaborators who bring depth, texture, and fire to his songs. With Louis Jarlov on guitar and keys, Sebestény Balázs (Sebi) on upright bass, Kevin Place on pedal steel, Bevan Lange on drums, Sarah Jay and Kati Ohens on backing vocals, the band creates a rich sound that shifts seamlessly between brooding ballads and driving, uptempo moments.
