Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye)

Hey there, music lover! If you’ve been riding the waves of emotion with ROLE MODEL, then you’re in for a treat because his sophomore album, Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye), is hitting the shelves like a bittersweet postcard from a distant place. That’s not just another collection of songs; it’s a heartfelt exploration wrapped in the warm embrace of folk-tinged melodies and poignant lyrics that stick with you long after the music fades.

Imagine sitting by a flickering candle, a glass of your favorite drink in hand, and letting the smooth voice of ROLE MODEL wash over you. This deluxe edition brings not just the original soul-baring tracks but also four brand new songs that dig even deeper into the emotions we all try to navigate but often stumble through. With production credits going to the talented Noah Conrad, alongside Mason Stoops and Harrison Whitford, the sound is rich and layered, ready to fill your space with authenticity.

One standout track, “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out,” has already taken the world by storm, resonating with those universal feelings of longing and nostalgia. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to hit replay, to savor every note and lyric. And let’s not forget, the experience doesn’t stop at just listening. The CD comes with a double-sided, fold-out poster featuring the lyrics, making it a perfect addition to your wall or a gift for a fellow traveler on this musical journey.

Available now, Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye) is not just a record; it’s a companion for those quiet, reflective nights, the soundtrack for your introspective road trips, and the perfect backdrop for those moments of vulnerability we all face. With a runtime that feels just right, you’ll find yourself lost in the melodies and the stories they tell.

So whether you’re looking to add to your vinyl collection or searching for the ideal present for a friend, remember this name, ROLE MODEL. This album will not only tug at your heartstrings but also remind you that you’re not alone in your journey. Grab your copy now and let the music take you away!

Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye) isn’t just another deluxe album cash-grab—it’s the emotional epilogue to ROLE MODEL’s soul-baring journey that started with his sophomore release earlier this year. Like a letter you find months after a breakup, these four additional tracks reveal new dimensions to an already intimate confession.

Tucker Pillsbury (the flesh-and-blood behind ROLE MODEL) has always possessed that rare gift of making vulnerability sound like strength. When I first encountered his music at a cramped Brooklyn listening party in 2019, the room fell into a reverent hush as his voice—delicate yet determined—filled the space. That same disarming quality permeates this extended edition.

The standout “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out” has already caught fire online, and for good reason. It is the kind of song that makes you stop mid-scroll, the sonic equivalent of making accidental eye contact with someone who will later become significant in your life. Pillsbury’s delivery here reminds me of Elliott Smith if he’d been born into the streaming era—unflinchingly honest but with a contemporary sensibility that keeps it from drowning in melancholy.

Producer Noah Conrad deserves recognition for creating soundscapes that feel both timeless and distinctly 2025. The collaboration between Conrad and supporting musicians Mason Stoops and Harrison Whitford (who cut his teeth playing with Phoebe Bridgers) creates a delicate framework that never overshadows Pillsbury’s confessional style.

Word has it that “The Longest Goodbye” track came together during a particularly stormy night in the studio when a power outage forced the team to record by candlelight. That happy accident created the haunting intimacy that makes it feel like Pillsbury is singing directly to you from across a darkened room.

This collection works best for those who’ve experienced the peculiar pain of geographical heartbreak—when you miss both a person and a place concurrently, unable to disentangle the two in your memory. If you’ve ever found yourself staring at old photos on your phone at 2AM, or driving past an ex’s neighborhood “by accident,” these songs will feel like they were pulled directly from your own experience.

The included fold-out poster with lyrics feels like a thoughtful acknowledgment that these words deserve to be pored over, perhaps with a glass of something strong as companionship.

Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye) isn’t trying to reinvent ROLE MODEL’s sound—it’s completing a thought, offering closure to those who found their own stories reflected in the original album. Driven by renewed attention to where artists seem to be constantly pivoting and reinventing, there’s something refreshing about Pillsbury’s commitment to finishing what he started, to saying a proper goodbye before moving on.