Magipbob Finds Heart, Humor, and Groove on “High on the Hog”

If you are searching for an artist who has a mix of humor, life lessons, and groovy beats, you have landed on the right page. Magipbob aka Jason Graves’s album, “High on the Hog” is a perfect example of an all-round album. Hailing from Alberta, Jason is a songwriter who notices the small stuff and knows how to turn into songs that feel familiar. There’s a strong sense of place in his writing where he talks about small-town life, working routines, and personal observations in a subtle way. Every track being written by him gives “High on the Hog” a unified personality; it feels like one long, honest conversation rather than a collection of singles. The AI-driven vocals and instrumentation don’t pull attention away from the songs—instead, they keep the spotlight on melody and storytelling. You can hear someone who’s lived these moments and isn’t trying to dress them up more than they need to be.

"Magipbob is an artist who subtly blends wit, warmth, and melodies to create honest and relatable tracks."

 Lyrically, the album balances humor and reflection really well, often within the same song. Tracks like “High on the Hog” and “Blame the Cat” lean into playful, observational humor, feeling almost like musical shrug-and-smile moments. Songs such as “The Longest Goodbye” and “When Summer Fades” slow things down and show a more reflective side without becoming heavy or overwrought. There’s a conversational quality to the lyrics where every line feels spoken rather than performed, which makes the stories land easily. What is even more interesting about the album is that titles like “She’s Too Hairy for Me” or “Gimme That Dirty Bird” are still firmly rooted in real-life moments and character-driven writing.

Musically the album blends folk and country foundations with hints of 1970s pop-funk. The arrangements stay simple but effective—acoustic textures, steady basslines, and melodies that stick without forcing themselves. There’s a natural pacing across the album; upbeat tracks and slower burners are placed in a way that keeps the listener engaging all the way through. It leaves you with the sense that this is an artist who’s still enjoying the process of writing and observing life. The entire process feels so natural that by the end of the album, it naturally sparks curiosity about where Magipbob’s songwriting heads next, making his upcoming release “Like a Viking” a continuation worth paying attention to rather than a hard pivot.

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