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189		189 .St. Vincent Masseduction Masseduction is any indication, the success St. Vincent’s Annie Clark had with her self-titled breakthrough album… almost led to a breakdown. Fortunately, for an artist as keenly observant as Clark, personal chaos counts as field research, and on her fifth album she weaponizes the trappings of her acclaim. Working with an in-demand producer and all-star collaborators… on Masseduction she creates a pop version of St. Vincent that’s bigger and shinier — but definitely not simpler. In its own way, it’s just as complex as her previous album, and as its sound gets more lurid and massive, its songs get more revealing and anxious… It’s the work of an always savvy artist at her wittiest and saddest.” —Heather Phares” Ifis any indication, the success St. Vincent’s Annie Clark had with her self-titled breakthrough bức hình … almost led to a breakdown. Fortunately, for an artist as keenly observant as Clark, personal chaos counts as field research, & on her fifth bức hình she weaponizes the trappings birthday calculator her acclaim. Working with an in-demand producer và all-star collaborators … onshe creates a pop phiên bản of St. Vincent that’s bigger và shinier — but definitely not simpler. In its own way, it’s just as complex as her previous bức ảnh, và as its sound gets more lurid và massive, its songs get more revealing & anxious … It’s the work of an always savvy artist at her wittiest & saddest. “
Masseduction is any indication, the success St. Vincent’s Annie Clark had with her self-titled breakthrough album… almost led to a breakdown. Fortunately, for an artist as keenly observant as Clark, personal chaos counts as field research, and on her fifth album she weaponizes the trappings of her acclaim. Working with an in-demand producer and all-star collaborators… on Masseduction she creates a pop version of St. Vincent that’s bigger and shinier — but definitely not simpler. In its own way, it’s just as complex as her previous album, and as its sound gets more lurid and massive, its songs get more revealing and anxious… It’s the work of an always savvy artist at her wittiest and saddest.” —Heather Phares” Ifis any indication, the success St. Vincent’s Annie Clark had with her self-titled breakthrough bức hình … almost led to a breakdown. Fortunately, for an artist as keenly observant as Clark, personal chaos counts as field research, và on her fifth bức ảnh she weaponizes the trappings of her acclaim. Working with an in-demand producer & all-star collaborators … onshe creates a pop phiên bản of St. Vincent that’s bigger và shinier — but definitely not simpler. In its own way, it’s just as complex as her previous bức hình, & as its sound gets more lurid & massive, its songs get more revealing & anxious … It’s the work of an always savvy artist at her wittiest & saddest. “
188		188 .Lorde Melodrama Pure Heroine, and Melodrama feels different musically too, thanks in part to Lorde’s decision to collaborate with Jack Antonoff… but Lorde is unquestionably the auteur of the album, not just because the songs tease at autobiography but because of how it builds upon Pure Heroine… Lorde is embracing all the possibilities the world has to offer but then retreating to the confines of home, so she can process everything she’s experienced. This balance between discovery and reflection gives Melodrama a tension, but the addition of genuine, giddy pleasure… isn’t merely a progression for Lorde, it’s what gives the album multiple dimensions.” —Stephen Thomas Erlewine” Tonally và thematically, it’s a considerable shift from, andfeels different musically too, thanks in part to Lorde’s decision to collaborate with Jack Antonoff … but Lorde is unquestionably the auteur of the bức hình, not just because the songs tease at autobiography but because of how it builds upon … Lorde is embracing all the possibilities the world has to offer but then retreating to the confines of home page, so sánh she can process everything she’s experienced. This balance between discovery & reflection givesa tension, but the addition of genuine, giddy pleasure … isn’t merely a progression for Lorde, it’s what gives the bức hình multiple dimensions. “
Pure Heroine, and Melodrama feels different musically too, thanks in part to Lorde’s decision to collaborate with Jack Antonoff… but Lorde is unquestionably the auteur of the album, not just because the songs tease at autobiography but because of how it builds upon Pure Heroine… Lorde is embracing all the possibilities the world has to offer but then retreating to the confines of home, so she can process everything she’s experienced. This balance between discovery and reflection gives Melodrama a tension, but the addition of genuine, giddy pleasure… isn’t merely a progression for Lorde, it’s what gives the album multiple dimensions.” —Stephen Thomas Erlewine” Tonally & thematically, it’s a considerable shift from, andfeels different musically too, thanks in part to Lorde’s decision to collaborate with Jack Antonoff … but Lorde is unquestionably the auteur of the bức hình, not just because the songs tease at autobiography but because of how it builds upon … Lorde is embracing all the possibilities the world has to offer but then retreating to the confines of trang chủ, so sánh she can process everything she’s experienced. This balance between discovery và reflection givesa tension, but the addition of genuine, giddy pleasure … isn’t merely a progression for Lorde, it’s what gives the bức ảnh multiple dimensions. “
187		187 .Mount Eerie A Crow Looked at Me A Crow Looked at Me… Elverum doesn’t aspire to teach anyone else about death or love or coping. Instead, these messages to her and about her, loosely wrapped in music, are a way for him to be with her a little longer, and as he documents their life together and its end, he immerses listeners in his loss… even within Mount Eerie’s body of work, this is a remarkably powerful and pure album.” —Heather Phares” Phil Elverum is so sánh skilled at expressing spirituality & mortality in his work as Mount Eerie that it’s convenient to say he’s unusually equipped to transform the loss of his wife, musician / writer / visual artist Geneviève Castrée, into something profound và beautiful. However, this is exactly what he doesn’t bởi vì on … Elverum doesn’t aspire to teach anyone else about death or love or coping. Instead, these messages to her và about her, loosely wrapped in music, are a way for him to be with her a little longer, và as he documents their life together và its kết thúc, he immerses listeners in his loss … even within Mount Eerie’s body toàn thân of work, this is a remarkably powerful và pure bức ảnh. “
A Crow Looked at Me… Elverum doesn’t aspire to teach anyone else about death or love or coping. Instead, these messages to her and about her, loosely wrapped in music, are a way for him to be with her a little longer, and as he documents their life together and its end, he immerses listeners in his loss… even within Mount Eerie’s body of work, this is a remarkably powerful and pure album.” —Heather Phares” Phil Elverum is so sánh skilled at expressing spirituality & mortality in his work as Mount Eerie that it’s convenient to say he’s unusually equipped to transform the loss of his wife, musician / writer / visual artist Geneviève Castrée, into something profound và beautiful. However, this is exactly what he doesn’t vì on … Elverum doesn’t aspire to teach anyone else about death or love or coping. Instead, these messages to her & about her, loosely wrapped in music, are a way for him to be with her a little longer, và as he documents their life together & its kết thúc, he immerses listeners in his loss … even within Mount Eerie’s body toàn thân of work, this is a remarkably powerful & pure bức hình. “
186		186 .Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Skeleton Tree Skeleton Tree doesn’t feel like an album about the late Arthur Cave… As always, Cave’s songs are both literate and emotionally honest, and though this music is genuinely passionate, he avoids histrionics. Skeleton Tree isn’t about exorcizing the agony of being robbed of a loved one. Instead, this music honors the dead by making sense of the pain of the survivors, and the harrowing and beautiful ‘Distant Sky’ finds a point where these two sides meet and find peace. Even by Cave’s dour standards, Skeleton Tree is a tough listen, but it’s also a powerful and revealing one, and a singular work from a one-of-a-kind artist.” —Mark Deming” The lyrics appear to reference Cave’s personal loss on occasion … yetdoesn’t feel lượt thích an bức ảnh about the late Arthur Cave … As always, Cave’s songs are both literate và emotionally honest, & though this music is genuinely passionate, he avoids histrionics.isn ‘ t about exorcizing the agony of being robbed of a loved one. Instead, this music honors the chết by making sense of the pain of the survivors, và the harrowing và beautiful ‘ Distant Sky ‘ finds a point where these two sides meet & find peace. Even by Cave’s dour standards, is a tough listen, but it’s also a powerful và revealing one, & a singular work from a one-of-a-kind artist. “
Skeleton Tree doesn’t feel like an album about the late Arthur Cave… As always, Cave’s songs are both literate and emotionally honest, and though this music is genuinely passionate, he avoids histrionics. Skeleton Tree isn’t about exorcizing the agony of being robbed of a loved one. Instead, this music honors the dead by making sense of the pain of the survivors, and the harrowing and beautiful ‘Distant Sky’ finds a point where these two sides meet and find peace. Even by Cave’s dour standards, Skeleton Tree is a tough listen, but it’s also a powerful and revealing one, and a singular work from a one-of-a-kind artist.” —Mark Deming” The lyrics appear to reference Cave’s personal loss on occasion … yetdoesn’t feel lượt thích an bức hình about the late Arthur Cave … As always, Cave’s songs are both literate & emotionally honest, và though this music is genuinely passionate, he avoids histrionics.isn ‘ t about exorcizing the agony of being robbed of a loved one. Instead, this music honors the chết by making sense of the pain of the survivors, & the harrowing và beautiful ‘ Distant Sky ‘ finds a point where these two sides meet & find peace. Even by Cave’s dour standards, is a tough listen, but it’s also a powerful & revealing one, và a singular work from a one-of-a-kind artist. “
185		185 .Mitski Puberty 2 Puberty 2. Her background is not irrelevant here, as the album reflects her own, very personal — and intentional or not, her generation’s — crisis of belonging as she recounts stories of navigating young adulthood in the City. A visceral work that shares the immediacy of classic punk and confessional singer/songwriter fare at once, Puberty 2 takes listeners behind closed doors with the kind of no-holds-barred lyrics that are likely to leave a lasting impression.” —Marcy Donelson” Based in Brooklyn but with an unsettled background that called end a dozen countries on multiple continents home page before she reached her twenties, Mitski Miyawaki makes her Dead Oceans debut with her fourth bức ảnh ,. Her background is not irrelevant here, as the bức ảnh reflects her own, very personal — & intentional or not, her generation’s — crisis of belonging as she recounts stories of navigating young adulthood in the City. A visceral work that shares the immediacy of classic punk và confessional singer / songwriter fare at once, takes listeners behind closed doors with the kind of no-holds-barred lyrics that are likely to leave a lasting impression. “
Puberty 2. Her background is not irrelevant here, as the album reflects her own, very personal — and intentional or not, her generation’s — crisis of belonging as she recounts stories of navigating young adulthood in the City. A visceral work that shares the immediacy of classic punk and confessional singer/songwriter fare at once, Puberty 2 takes listeners behind closed doors with the kind of no-holds-barred lyrics that are likely to leave a lasting impression.” —Marcy Donelson” Based in Brooklyn but with an unsettled background that called kết thúc a dozen countries on multiple continents trang chủ before she reached her twenties, Mitski Miyawaki makes her Dead Oceans debut with her fourth bức ảnh ,. Her background is not irrelevant here, as the bức ảnh reflects her own, very personal — và intentional or not, her generation’s — crisis of belonging as she recounts stories of navigating young adulthood in the City. A visceral work that shares the immediacy of classic punk & confessional singer / songwriter fare at once, takes listeners behind closed doors with the kind of no-holds-barred lyrics that are likely to leave a lasting impression. “
184		184 .King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard Nonagon Infinity Nonagon Infinity not only their best album yet, but maybe the best psych-metal-jazz-prog album ever. That can be debated, but at the very least artists like the Flaming Lips, Ty Segall, and others who think they are doing something cool and weird should check it out and take a few notes.” —Tim Sendra” On it, King Gizzard deliver their best trick yet to go along with their most focused, most ferocious music to date … The energy cấp độ is mainly mix to tìm kiếm & destroy throughout as the drums thunder, the lightning-fast guitars slash & burn, và the spacy vocals often break out into ecstatic shouts … King Gizzard’s inventive sound, giant hooks, và hard-as-titanium playing makenot only their best bức ảnh yet, but maybe the best psych-metal-jazz-prog bức hình ever. That can be debated, but at the very least artists lượt thích the Flaming Lips, Ty Segall, & others who think they are doing something cool và weird should kiểm tra it out & take a few notes. “
Nonagon Infinity not only their best album yet, but maybe the best psych-metal-jazz-prog album ever. That can be debated, but at the very least artists like the Flaming Lips, Ty Segall, and others who think they are doing something cool and weird should check it out and take a few notes.” —Tim Sendra” On it, King Gizzard deliver their best trick yet to go along with their most focused, most ferocious music to date … The energy cấp độ is mainly phối to tìm kiếm và destroy throughout as the drums thunder, the lightning-fast guitars slash và burn, và the spacy vocals often break out into ecstatic shouts … King Gizzard’s inventive sound, giant hooks, & hard-as-titanium playing makenot only their best bức hình yet, but maybe the best psych-metal-jazz-prog bức ảnh ever. That can be debated, but at the very least artists lượt thích the Flaming Lips, Ty Segall, & others who think they are doing something cool và weird should kiểm tra it out & take a few notes. “
183		183 .David Bowie ★ [Blackstar] The Next Day, Blackstar doesn’t carry the burden of ushering a new era in Bowie’s career… This comfort with the now is the most striking thing about Blackstar: it is the sound of a restless artist feeling utterly at ease not only within his own skin and fate but within his own time… Cannily front-loaded with its complicated cuts, Blackstar starts at the fringe and works its way back toward familiar ground, ending with a trio of pop songs dressed in fancy electronics. This progression brings Blackstar to a close on a contemplative note, a sentiment that when combined with Bowie’s passing lends the album a suggestion of finality that’s peaceful, not haunting.” —Stephen Thomas Erlewine” Unlike its predecessor, 2013 ‘ sdoesn’t carry the burden of ushering a mới nhất era in Bowie’s career … This comfort with the now is the most striking thing about : it is the sound of a restless artist feeling utterly at ease not only within his own giao diện và fate but within his own phút giây … Cannily front-loaded with its complicated cuts, starts at the fringe & works its way back toward familiar ground, ending with a trio of pop songs dressed in fancy electronics. This progression bringsto a close on a contemplative note, a sentiment that when combined with Bowie’s passing lends the bức ảnh a suggestion of finality that’s peaceful, not haunting. “
The Next Day, Blackstar doesn’t carry the burden of ushering a new era in Bowie’s career… This comfort with the now is the most striking thing about Blackstar: it is the sound of a restless artist feeling utterly at ease not only within his own skin and fate but within his own time… Cannily front-loaded with its complicated cuts, Blackstar starts at the fringe and works its way back toward familiar ground, ending with a trio of pop songs dressed in fancy electronics. This progression brings Blackstar to a close on a contemplative note, a sentiment that when combined with Bowie’s passing lends the album a suggestion of finality that’s peaceful, not haunting.” —Stephen Thomas Erlewine” Unlike its predecessor, 2013 ‘ sdoesn’t carry the burden of ushering a hot nhất era in Bowie’s career … This comfort with the now is the most striking thing about : it is the sound of a restless artist feeling utterly at ease not only within his own hình mẫu & fate but within his own thời gian … Cannily front-loaded with its complicated cuts, starts at the fringe và works its way back toward familiar ground, ending with a trio of pop songs dressed in fancy electronics. This progression bringsto a close on a contemplative note, a sentiment that when combined with Bowie’s passing lends the bức ảnh a suggestion of finality that’s peaceful, not haunting. “
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182		182 .Julia Holter Have You in My Wilderness Have You in My Wilderness, she resizes her ambition to a more intimate scale. If her previous album, Loud City Song, had the heft of a novel, this one plays like a collection of short stories… Wilderness‘ bite-sized approach makes it easier to savor the breathtaking beauty of Holter’s music, and fits her meditations on closeness and distance. The ‘you’ and ‘me’ implied in the album title are united, and separated, by unpredictable emotions… While it’s tempting to say Have You in My Wilderness is her most personal music yet, it might be more accurate to say that it’s her most approachable: this time, her brilliance demands a lot from her listeners, but also meets them more than halfway.” —Heather Phares” On, she resizes her ambition to a more intimate scale. If her previous bức ảnh, , had the heft of a novel, this one plays lượt thích a collection of short stories … ‘ bite-sized approach makes it easier to savor the breathtaking beauty of Holter’s music, & fits her meditations on closeness & distance. The ‘ you ‘ and ‘ me ‘ implied in the bức hình tiêu đề are united, và separated, by unpredictable emotions … While it’s tempting to sayis her most personal music yet, it might be more accurate to say that it’s her most approachable : this giây phút, her brilliance demands a lot from her listeners, but also meets them more than halfway. “
Have You in My Wilderness, she resizes her ambition to a more intimate scale. If her previous album, Loud City Song, had the heft of a novel, this one plays like a collection of short stories… Wilderness‘ bite-sized approach makes it easier to savor the breathtaking beauty of Holter’s music, and fits her meditations on closeness and distance. The ‘you’ and ‘me’ implied in the album title are united, and separated, by unpredictable emotions… While it’s tempting to say Have You in My Wilderness is her most personal music yet, it might be more accurate to say that it’s her most approachable: this time, her brilliance demands a lot from her listeners, but also meets them more than halfway.” —Heather Phares” On, she resizes her ambition to a more intimate scale. If her previous bức ảnh, , had the heft of a novel, this one plays lượt thích a collection of short stories … ‘ bite-sized approach makes it easier to savor the breathtaking beauty of Holter’s music, và fits her meditations on closeness & distance. The ‘ you ‘ and ‘ me ‘ implied in the bức ảnh tiêu đề are united, & separated, by unpredictable emotions … While it’s tempting to sayis her most personal music yet, it might be more accurate to say that it’s her most approachable : this thời gian, her brilliance demands a lot from her listeners, but also meets them more than halfway. “
181		181 .Sufjan Stevens Carrie & Lowell Carrie & Lowell, there’s also uncertainty, sadness, and brief but jagged bursts of anger; these songs speak of loss and heartache and the difficult push and pull of familial relationships, but they’re also full of random memories, both pleasant and troubling, and they leap from reveries of family vacations faded by the passing of decades, to the immediate regrets of what was or wasn’t said and done in the aftermath of death… Carrie & Lowell is the most harrowingly personal work Stevens has offered us to date; it also ranks with his most skillfully crafted albums despite its spartan approach, and it’s a sometimes difficult but profoundly moving work.” —Mark Deming” While there’s deep & genuine love in, there’s also uncertainty, sadness, & brief but jagged bursts of anger ; these songs speak of loss & heartache và the difficult push và pull of familial relationships, but they’re also đầy đủ of random memories, both pleasant & troubling, và they leap from reveries of family vacations faded by the passing of decades, to the immediate regrets of what was or wasn’t said và done in the aftermath of death … is the most harrowingly personal work Stevens has offered us to date ; it also ranks with his most skillfully crafted albums despite its spartan approach, & it’s a sometimes difficult but profoundly moving work. “
Carrie & Lowell, there’s also uncertainty, sadness, and brief but jagged bursts of anger; these songs speak of loss and heartache and the difficult push and pull of familial relationships, but they’re also full of random memories, both pleasant and troubling, and they leap from reveries of family vacations faded by the passing of decades, to the immediate regrets of what was or wasn’t said and done in the aftermath of death… Carrie & Lowell is the most harrowingly personal work Stevens has offered us to date; it also ranks with his most skillfully crafted albums despite its spartan approach, and it’s a sometimes difficult but profoundly moving work.” —Mark Deming” While there’s deep và genuine love in, there’s also uncertainty, sadness, & brief but jagged bursts of anger ; these songs speak of loss và heartache và the difficult push & pull of familial relationships, but they’re also đầy đủ of random memories, both pleasant và troubling, và they leap from reveries of family vacations faded by the passing of decades, to the immediate regrets of what was or wasn’t said và done in the aftermath of death … is the most harrowingly personal work Stevens has offered us to date ; it also ranks with his most skillfully crafted albums despite its spartan approach, & it’s a sometimes difficult but profoundly moving work. “
180		180 .Courtney Barnett Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit Sometimes I Sit and Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit. so invigorating: it may have roots — perhaps even some inadvertent ones — but it’s music that lives thoroughly in the moment.” —Stephen Thomas Erlewine” So, Barnett might be part of a long line of underground rock troubadours but, as always, what matters is her specificity. Barnett’s thick Australian accent carries an unstated pride for her homeland, but her sly twists of phrase, alternately wry & melancholic, give a greater sense of place, thời gian, & character. Offhand observations mingle with understated insights … There are no frills here but there is a distinct, compelling voice evident in Barnett’s songs & music alike. That’s what makesso invigorating : it may have roots — perhaps even some inadvertent ones — but it’s music that lives thoroughly in the moment. “
Sometimes I Sit and Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit. so invigorating: it may have roots — perhaps even some inadvertent ones — but it’s music that lives thoroughly in the moment.” —Stephen Thomas Erlewine” So, Barnett might be part of a long line of underground rock troubadours but, as always, what matters is her specificity. Barnett’s thick Australian accent carries an unstated pride for her homeland, but her sly twists of phrase, alternately wry & melancholic, give a greater sense of place, giây phút, & character. Offhand observations mingle with understated insights … There are no frills here but there is a distinct, compelling voice evident in Barnett’s songs và music alike. That’s what makesso invigorating : it may have roots — perhaps even some inadvertent ones — but it’s music that lives thoroughly in the moment. “
179		179 .Father John Misty I Love You, Honeybear I Love You, Honeybear, but the drug-addled, disaffected Laurel Canyon drifter who served as the cruise director on Fear Fun has been replaced by a man trying to come to terms with the discombobulating effects of love, especially as it applies to his nihilistic alter-ego, which is mercilessly stripped of that ego throughout the 11-song set… I Love You, Honeybear… is as powerful a statement about love in the vacuous, social media-obsessed early 21st century as it is a denouement of the detached hipster charlatan.” —James Christopher Monger” That penchant for gutter-highbrow confessionalism still looms large on his second long player, the lyrically & musically bold, & often quite beautiful, , but the drug-addled, disaffected Laurel Canyon drifter who served as the cruise director onhas been replaced by a man trying to come to terms with the discombobulating effects of love, especially as it applies to his nihilistic alter-ego, which is mercilessly stripped of that ego throughout the 11 – tuy nhiên mix …… is as powerful a statement about love in the vacuous, mạng xã hội media-obsessed early 21 st century as it is a denouement of the detached hipster charlatan. “
I Love You, Honeybear, but the drug-addled, disaffected Laurel Canyon drifter who served as the cruise director on Fear Fun has been replaced by a man trying to come to terms with the discombobulating effects of love, especially as it applies to his nihilistic alter-ego, which is mercilessly stripped of that ego throughout the 11-song set… I Love You, Honeybear… is as powerful a statement about love in the vacuous, social media-obsessed early 21st century as it is a denouement of the detached hipster charlatan.” —James Christopher Monger” That penchant for gutter-highbrow confessionalism still looms large on his second long player, the lyrically và musically bold, & often quite beautiful, , but the drug-addled, disaffected Laurel Canyon drifter who served as the cruise director onhas been replaced by a man trying to come to terms with the discombobulating effects of love, especially as it applies to his nihilistic alter-ego, which is mercilessly stripped of that ego throughout the 11 – tuy nhiên phối …… is as powerful a statement about love in the vacuous, mạng xã hội media-obsessed early 21 st century as it is a denouement of the detached hipster charlatan. “
178		178 .Björk Vulnicura Vulnicura Björk delivers a breakup album that isn’t just sad — it throws listeners into the total devastation of heartbreak. Starting with the album cover’s wound/vulva imagery, she explores the tightly linked emotional and physical pain the end of a relationship brings with an intensity that has been missing from her music for too long… For the first time in a long time, the conceptual framework of a Björk album feels like it’s in service of feelings she must express… Vulnicura honors her pain and the necessary path through and away from loss with some of her bravest, most challenging, and most engaging music.” —Heather Phares” Never one to bởi vì things timidly, withBjörk delivers a breakup bức ảnh that isn’t just sad — it throws listeners into the total devastation of heartbreak. Starting with the bức hình cover’s wound / vulva imagery, she explores the tightly linked emotional & physical pain the kết thúc of a relationship brings with an intensity that has been missing from her music for too long … For the first phút giây in a long phút giây, the conceptual framework of a Björk bức hình feels lượt thích it’s in service of feelings she must express … honors her pain & the necessary path through và away from loss with some of her bravest, most challenging, & most engaging music. “
Vulnicura Björk delivers a breakup album that isn’t just sad — it throws listeners into the total devastation of heartbreak. Starting with the album cover’s wound/vulva imagery, she explores the tightly linked emotional and physical pain the end of a relationship brings with an intensity that has been missing from her music for too long… For the first time in a long time, the conceptual framework of a Björk album feels like it’s in service of feelings she must express… Vulnicura honors her pain and the necessary path through and away from loss with some of her bravest, most challenging, and most engaging music.” —Heather Phares” Never one to vì things timidly, withBjörk delivers a breakup bức ảnh that isn’t just sad — it throws listeners into the total devastation of heartbreak. Starting with the bức ảnh cover’s wound / vulva imagery, she explores the tightly linked emotional và physical pain the over of a relationship brings with an intensity that has been missing from her music for too long … For the first phút giây in a long phút giây, the conceptual framework of a Björk bức hình feels lượt thích it’s in service of feelings she must express … honors her pain và the necessary path through & away from loss with some of her bravest, most challenging, & most engaging music. “
177		177 .Alvvays Alvvays Alvvays relies on the same reverb-heavy production that an entire generation of beach-obsessed indie pop bands has tended toward, they surpass many of their peers by delivering more inspired songs, often with unexpected shifts or breakthrough moments… Alvvays find a way to articulate their heart-struck, dream-like songs with deft intention and control.” —Fred Thomas” The band Call on inspiration from the jangly C-86 movement và bands lượt thích the Wedding Present or Talulah Gosh, but also lean on the fuzzy, homespun spirit of early American independent bedroom pop và twee while steeping their tunes in a languid dreaminess borrowed from Teenage Fanclub at their most wistful … Whilerelies on the same reverb-heavy production that an entire generation of beach-obsessed indie pop bands has tended toward, they surpass many of their peers by delivering more inspired songs, often with unexpected shifts or breakthrough moments … Alvvays find a way to articulate their heart-struck, dream-like songs with deft intention & control. “
Alvvays relies on the same reverb-heavy production that an entire generation of beach-obsessed indie pop bands has tended toward, they surpass many of their peers by delivering more inspired songs, often with unexpected shifts or breakthrough moments… Alvvays find a way to articulate their heart-struck, dream-like songs with deft intention and control.” —Fred Thomas” The band Call on inspiration from the jangly C-86 movement và bands lượt thích the Wedding Present or Talulah Gosh, but also lean on the fuzzy, homespun spirit of early American independent bedroom pop và twee while steeping their tunes in a languid dreaminess borrowed from Teenage Fanclub at their most wistful … Whilerelies on the same reverb-heavy production that an entire generation of beach-obsessed indie pop bands has tended toward, they surpass many of their peers by delivering more inspired songs, often with unexpected shifts or breakthrough moments … Alvvays find a way to articulate their heart-struck, dream-like songs with deft intention & control. “
176		176 .Sleaford Mods Divide and Exit Divide and Exit‘s sound is stark and blunt: Fearn’s clattering beats borrow from industrial and hip-hop, while the gurgling basslines on ‘Air Conditioning’ and ‘Strike Force’ sound like they’re part garbage disposal. These grimy backdrops are set ablaze by Williamson’s rapid-fire wit, which shows no signs of fading after nearly a decade. If anything, he’s become an even more masterful conduit of anger, channeling it through highly quotable lyrics full of crude outbursts and scathing eloquence, often at the same time.” —Heather Phares” Fearn & Williamson take aim at the stupidity in music, politics, và culture lượt thích they’re lancing a festering boil, và while the results aren’t pretty, they’re pretty cathartic … ‘ s sound is stark & blunt : Fearn’s clattering beats borrow from industrial & hip-hop, while the gurgling basslines on ‘ Air Conditioning ‘ và ‘ Strike Force ‘ sound lượt thích they’re part garbage disposal. Thes e grimy backdrops are phối ablaze by Williamson’s rapid-fire wit, which shows no signs of fading after nearly a decade. If anything, he’s become an even more masterful conduit of anger, channeling it through highly quotable lyrics đầy đủ of crude outbursts và scathing eloquence, often at the same giây phút. “
Divide and Exit‘s sound is stark and blunt: Fearn’s clattering beats borrow from industrial and hip-hop, while the gurgling basslines on ‘Air Conditioning’ and ‘Strike Force’ sound like they’re part garbage disposal. These grimy backdrops are set ablaze by Williamson’s rapid-fire wit, which shows no signs of fading after nearly a decade. If anything, he’s become an even more masterful conduit of anger, channeling it through highly quotable lyrics full of crude outbursts and scathing eloquence, often at the same time.” —Heather Phares” Fearn & Williamson take aim at the stupidity in music, politics, và culture lượt thích they’re lancing a festering boil, & while the results aren’t pretty, they’re pretty cathartic … ‘ s sound is stark và blunt : Fearn’s clattering beats borrow from industrial & hip-hop, while the gurgling basslines on ‘ Air Conditioning ‘ và ‘ Strike Force ‘ sound lượt thích they’re part garbage disposal. Thes e grimy backdrops are phối ablaze by Williamson’s rapid-fire wit, which shows no signs of fading after nearly a decade. If anything, he’s become an even more masterful conduit of anger, channeling it through highly quotable lyrics đầy đủ of crude outbursts & scathing eloquence, often at the same thời gian. “
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175		175 .Fear of Men Loom —Fred Thomas” Rather than leaning on preexisting templates left behind by the shoegaze gods or trendy sad-eyed indie pop acts, the songs breathe with a contained mania, cramming experimental impulses, chamber pop touches, và guitar squall into meticulously arranged compartments. The band’s musical complexities are mirrored by Weiss ‘ sullen lyrics, which when inspected are far more emotionally intricate than they are simply depressive … Even without paying close attention, the dichotomy of weary sickness và youthful joy can be felt throughout the bức hình, as springy guitars & upbeat tunes coexist with a sense of deep exhaustion & images of decay. “
—Fred Thomas” Rather than leaning on preexisting templates left behind by the shoegaze gods or trendy sad-eyed indie pop acts, the songs breathe with a contained mania, cramming experimental impulses, chamber pop touches, và guitar squall into meticulously arranged compartments. The band’s musical complexities are mirrored by Weiss ‘ sullen lyrics, which when inspected are far more emotionally intricate than they are simply depressive … Even without paying close attention, the dichotomy of weary sickness & youthful joy can be felt throughout the bức ảnh, as springy guitars & upbeat tunes coexist with a sense of deep exhaustion & images of decay. “
174		174 .Mac DeMarco Salad Days Salad Days picks up where the strange vibes of 2 left off, brightening the production and shying away from Mac’s more insane impulses for a clearer picture of his immensely cracked idea of what pop music is… With songs touching on themes of maturation, life in the public eye, and good old-fashioned romance, DeMarco has trimmed the fat both musically and conceptually on Salad Days, turning in a streamlined picture of his musical development. With more memorable tracks and a slightly more accessible feel, the album is less distracted and more tuneful than before without losing any of the freewheeling spirit that made his songs and persona so attractive in the first place.” —Fred Thomaspicks up where the strange vibes ofleft off, brightening the production và shying away from Mac’s more insane impulses for a clearer picture of his immensely cracked idea of what pop music is … With songs touching on themes of maturation, life in the public eye, và good old-fashioned romance, DeMarco has trimmed the fat both musically và conceptually on, turning in a streamlined picture of his musical development. With more memorable tracks và a slightly more accessible feel, the bức ảnh is less distracted & more tuneful than before without losing any of the freewheeling spirit that made his songs & persona so sánh attractive in the first place. “
Salad Days picks up where the strange vibes of 2 left off, brightening the production and shying away from Mac’s more insane impulses for a clearer picture of his immensely cracked idea of what pop music is… With songs touching on themes of maturation, life in the public eye, and good old-fashioned romance, DeMarco has trimmed the fat both musically and conceptually on Salad Days, turning in a streamlined picture of his musical development. With more memorable tracks and a slightly more accessible feel, the album is less distracted and more tuneful than before without losing any of the freewheeling spirit that made his songs and persona so attractive in the first place.” —Fred Thomaspicks up where the strange vibes ofleft off, brightening the production & shying away from Mac’s more insane impulses for a clearer picture of his immensely cracked idea of what pop music is … With songs touching on themes of maturation, life in the public eye, & good old-fashioned romance, DeMarco has trimmed the fat both musically và conceptually on, turning in a streamlined picture of his musical development. With more memorable tracks và a slightly more accessible feel, the bức ảnh is less distracted và more tuneful than before without losing any of the freewheeling spirit that made his songs và persona so sánh attractive in the first place. “
173		173 .Future Islands Singles —Tim Sendra” Streamlining their synth-heavy, experimental, almost danceable sound of the past into something laser-focused, mới nhất wave familiar, và very, very immediate, the bức ảnh is a great leap forward that’s filled with intensely catchy songs và allows vocalist Samuel T. Herring to shine lượt thích the star he’s always been. His David Thomas of Pere Ubu meets David Prater of Sam và Dave singing phong cách is both more expansive than ever và more restrained … It’s a masterful performance that’s matched by Chris Coady’s expert production … Coady smooths the group’s sound out without sacrificing any punch, then layers in horns, backing vocals, & keys until the bức hình shines lượt thích a well-polished đá quí. “
—Tim Sendra” Streamlining their synth-heavy, experimental, almost danceable sound of the past into something laser-focused, hot nhất wave familiar, và very, very immediate, the bức hình is a great leap forward that’s filled with intensely catchy songs và allows vocalist Samuel T. Herring to shine lượt thích the star he’s always been. His David Thomas of Pere Ubu meets David Prater of Sam và Dave singing phong cách is both more expansive than ever và more restrained … It’s a masterful performance that’s matched by Chris Coady’s expert production … Coady smooths the group’s sound out without sacrificing any punch, then layers in horns, backing vocals, và keys until the bức ảnh shines lượt thích a well-polished kim cương. “
172		172 .The War on Drugs Lost in the Dream —Fred Thomas” Starting with the epic two-chord gallop of ‘ Under the Pressure, ‘ Granduciel offers up tuy nhiên after tuy nhiên of incredibly restrained yet entirely engaged rock. The classic rock reference points led to a ‘ blue-collar rock ‘ labeling of the band’s sound, và while there are undeniable callbacks to Petty, Dylan, and Springsteen here, as there were on earlier albums, the War on Drugs have come into their own with their sound. What comes on as simplistic or even predictable rock instrumentation always unfolds to reveal buried synth sounds, horn blurts, long ambient passages, and — more impressively — an unexpected emotional depth propping up the bare-bones songs. “
—Fred Thomas” Starting with the epic two-chord gallop of ‘ Under the Pressure, ‘ Granduciel offers up tuy nhiên after tuy nhiên of incredibly restrained yet entirely engaged rock. The classic rock reference points led to a ‘ blue-collar rock ‘ labeling of the band’s sound, & while there are undeniable callbacks to Petty, Dylan, and Springsteen here, as there were on earlier albums, the War on Drugs have come into their own with their sound. What comes on as simplistic or even predictable rock instrumentation always unfolds to reveal buried synth sounds, horn blurts, long ambient passages, and — more impressively — an unexpected emotional depth propping up the bare-bones songs. “
171		171 .Real Estate Atlas Atlas, Real Estate grow even further into the sound they’ve been spinning for themselves, mellowing more while they become more nuanced in both playing and production… Their songs have always resided somewhere between head-in-the-clouds lightheartedness and day-dreamy nostalgia, but the ten songs that make up Atlas seem more mature, more deliberate, and lacking some of the carefree naiveté of earlier work… As Real Estate continue to grow into their own vision of pop, they take their place in a history of classic American indie bands, falling naturally in line behind the groups that influenced them as they add to the conversation with each subsequent album.” —Fred Thomas” With third full-length, Real Estate grow even further into the sound they’ve been spinning for themselves, mellowing more while they become more nuanced in both playing & production … Their songs have always resided somewhere between head-in-the-clouds lightheartedness & day-dreamy nostalgia, but the ten songs that make upseem more mature, more deliberate, & lacking some of the carefree naiveté of earlier work … As Real Estate continue to grow into their own vision of pop, they take their place in a history of classic American indie bands, falling naturally in line behind the groups that influenced them as they add to the conversation with each subsequent bức hình. “
Atlas, Real Estate grow even further into the sound they’ve been spinning for themselves, mellowing more while they become more nuanced in both playing and production… Their songs have always resided somewhere between head-in-the-clouds lightheartedness and day-dreamy nostalgia, but the ten songs that make up Atlas seem more mature, more deliberate, and lacking some of the carefree naiveté of earlier work… As Real Estate continue to grow into their own vision of pop, they take their place in a history of classic American indie bands, falling naturally in line behind the groups that influenced them as they add to the conversation with each subsequent album.” —Fred Thomas” With third full-length, Real Estate grow even further into the sound they’ve been spinning for themselves, mellowing more while they become more nuanced in both playing và production … Their songs have always resided somewhere between head-in-the-clouds lightheartedness & day-dreamy nostalgia, but the ten songs that make upseem more mature, more deliberate, và lacking some of the carefree naiveté of earlier work … As Real Estate continue to grow into their own vision of pop, they take their place in a history of classic American indie bands, falling naturally in line behind the groups that influenced them as they add to the conversation with each subsequent bức hình. “
170		170 .Sky Ferreira Night Time, My Time Night Time, My Time, finally arrived in October 2013 after a slew of EPs and delayed release dates, it confirmed her status as pop music’s dark horse… it’s a truly independent album from an outspoken artist; the scornful hooks on ‘Ain’t Your Right’ feel like they’re aimed at everyone who got between her and her dream. While Night Time, My Time‘s most outrageous touches… are designed to raise eyebrows, the most shocking thing about the album might be how consistently good it is. Working with producers Justin Raisen and Ariel Rechtshaid, Ferreira balances her pop and indie leanings in surprising, creative, and always catchy ways.” —Heather Phares” When Sky Ferreira’s debut bức hình, , finally arrived in October 2013 after a slew of EPs & delayed release dates, it confirmed her status as pop music’s dark horse … it’s a truly independent bức hình from an outspoken artist ; the scornful hooks on ‘ Ain’t Your Right ‘ feel lượt thích they’re aimed at everyone who got between her & her dream. While’s most outrageous touches … are designed to raise eyebrows, the most shocking thing about the bức hình might be how consistently good it is. Working with producers Justin Raisen và Ariel Rechtshaid, Ferreira balances her pop & indie leanings in surprising, creative, và always catchy ways. “
Night Time, My Time, finally arrived in October 2013 after a slew of EPs and delayed release dates, it confirmed her status as pop music’s dark horse… it’s a truly independent album from an outspoken artist; the scornful hooks on ‘Ain’t Your Right’ feel like they’re aimed at everyone who got between her and her dream. While Night Time, My Time‘s most outrageous touches… are designed to raise eyebrows, the most shocking thing about the album might be how consistently good it is. Working with producers Justin Raisen and Ariel Rechtshaid, Ferreira balances her pop and indie leanings in surprising, creative, and always catchy ways.” —Heather Phares” When Sky Ferreira’s debut bức ảnh, , finally arrived in October 2013 after a slew of EPs và delayed release dates, it confirmed her status as pop music’s dark horse … it’s a truly independent bức hình from an outspoken artist ; the scornful hooks on ‘ Ain’t Your Right ‘ feel lượt thích they’re aimed at everyone who got between her & her dream. While’s most outrageous touches … are designed to raise eyebrows, the most shocking thing about the bức ảnh might be how consistently good it is. Working with producers Justin Raisen & Ariel Rechtshaid, Ferreira balances her pop và indie leanings in surprising, creative, và always catchy ways. “
169		169 .CHVRCHES The Bones of What You Believe The Bones of What You Believe, surpassed the significant hype surrounding it… With their ready hooks and fondness for grand gestures, Chvrches bring pop with a capital P back to synth pop… Chvrches embrace big sounds and feelings without a trace of irony, whether it’s ‘Tether”s massive drums or Mayberry’s pleas to ‘make me blind so I don’t ever look back’ on the slow-building ‘Night Sky.’ This combination of disarming emotional directness and huge melodies makes The Bones of What You Believe a fine introduction to one of the bands who helped shape the sound of the 2010s.” —Heather Phares” Arriving after a year’s worth of anticipation … Chvrches ‘ debut bức hình, , surpassed the significant hype surrounding it … With their ready hooks & fondness for grand gestures, Chvrches bring pop with a capital P. back to synth pop … Chvrches embrace big sounds & feelings without a trace of irony, whether it’s ‘ Tether ‘ ‘ s massive drums or Mayberry’s pleas to ‘ make me blind so sánh I don’t ever look back ‘ on the slow-building ‘ Night Sky. ‘ This combination of disarming emotional directness & huge melodies makesa fine introduction to one of the bands who helped shape the sound of the 2010 s. “
The Bones of What You Believe, surpassed the significant hype surrounding it… With their ready hooks and fondness for grand gestures, Chvrches bring pop with a capital P back to synth pop… Chvrches embrace big sounds and feelings without a trace of irony, whether it’s ‘Tether”s massive drums or Mayberry’s pleas to ‘make me blind so I don’t ever look back’ on the slow-building ‘Night Sky.’ This combination of disarming emotional directness and huge melodies makes The Bones of What You Believe a fine introduction to one of the bands who helped shape the sound of the 2010s.” —Heather Phares” Arriving after a year’s worth of anticipation … Chvrches ‘ debut bức hình, , surpassed the significant hype surrounding it … With their ready hooks & fondness for grand gestures, Chvrches bring pop with a capital P. back to synth pop … Chvrches embrace big sounds & feelings without a trace of irony, whether it’s ‘ Tether ‘ ‘ s massive drums or Mayberry’s pleas to ‘ make me blind so sánh I don’t ever look back ‘ on the slow-building ‘ Night Sky. ‘ This combination of disarming emotional directness & huge melodies makesa fine introduction to one of the bands who helped shape the sound of the 2010 s. “
168		168 .Arctic Monkeys AM AM pulses to a distinctly danceable rhythm… but this isn’t an album made for nights out; it’s a soundtrack for nights in. Too much of Alex Turner’s mind is preoccupied with love gone wrong, jealousy, and general misanthropy, so even when he’s singing about a ‘No. 1 Party Anthem,’ he’s doing so with a nearly visible sneer. Such an undercurrent of cynicism makes AM an ideal album to listen to under the cover of darkness, but due to the Arctic Monkeys’ muscular wallop and musical restlessness, it never feels like the band is wallowing in bleakness. Instead, this is vibrant, moody music that showcases a band growing ever stronger with each risk and dare they take.” —Stephen Thomas Erlewine” At times, pulses to a distinctly danceable rhythm … but this isn’t an bức ảnh made for nights out ; it’s a soundtrack for nights in. Too much of Alex Turner’s mind is preoccupied with love gone wrong, jealousy, và general misanthropy, so sánh even when he’s singing about a ‘ No. một Party Anthem, ‘ he’s doing so sánh with a nearly visible sneer. Such an undercurrent of cynicism makesan ideal bức ảnh to listen to under the cover of darkness, but due to the Arctic Monkeys ‘ muscular wallop & musical restlessness, it không bao giờ feels lượt thích the band is wallowing in bleakness. Instead, this is vibrant, moody music that showcases a band growing ever stronger with each risk và dare they take. “
AM pulses to a distinctly danceable rhythm… but this isn’t an album made for nights out; it’s a soundtrack for nights in. Too much of Alex Turner’s mind is preoccupied with love gone wrong, jealousy, and general misanthropy, so even when he’s singing about a ‘No. 1 Party Anthem,’ he’s doing so with a nearly visible sneer. Such an undercurrent of cynicism makes AM an ideal album to listen to under the cover of darkness, but due to the Arctic Monkeys’ muscular wallop and musical restlessness, it never feels like the band is wallowing in bleakness. Instead, this is vibrant, moody music that showcases a band growing ever stronger with each risk and dare they take.” —Stephen Thomas Erlewine” At times, pulses to a distinctly danceable rhythm … but this isn’t an bức hình made for nights out ; it’s a soundtrack for nights in. Too much of Alex Turner’s mind is preoccupied with love gone wrong, jealousy, & general misanthropy, so sánh even when he’s singing about a ‘ No. một Party Anthem, ‘ he’s doing so sánh with a nearly visible sneer. Such an undercurrent of cynicism makesan ideal bức ảnh to listen to under the cover of darkness, but due to the Arctic Monkeys ‘ muscular wallop và musical restlessness, it chưa bao giờ feels lượt thích the band is wallowing in bleakness. Instead, this is vibrant, moody music that showcases a band growing ever stronger with each risk & dare they take. “
167		167 .Queens of the Stone Age …Like Clockwork …Like Clockwork is unusually focused for a Queens of the Stone Age record, containing all of the group’s hallmarks… but there is little of the desert sprawl and willful excess that have always distinguished their records. This is forceful, purposeful, fueled by dense interwoven riffs and colored with hints of piano and analog synthesizers that quite consciously evoke ’70s future dystopia… It’s complex, harder, and catchier than anything QOTSA have done in a decade, and more song-oriented, too, but that’s a sign of maturity: Homme has marshaled all of his strengths on …Like Clockwork and has found a way forward, a way to deepen his music without compromising his identity.” —Stephen Thomas Erlewineis unusually focused for a Queens of the Stone Age record, containing all of the group’s hallmarks … but there is little of the desert sprawl và willful excess that have always distinguished their records. This is forceful, purposeful, fueled by dense interwoven riffs và colored with hints of piano & analog synthesizers that quite consciously evoke ‘ 70 s future dystopia … It’s complex, harder, & catchier than anything QOTSA have done in a decade, và more song-oriented, too, but that’s a sign of maturity : Homme has marshaled all of his strengths onand has found a way forward, a way to deepen his music without compromising his identity. “
…Like Clockwork is unusually focused for a Queens of the Stone Age record, containing all of the group’s hallmarks… but there is little of the desert sprawl and willful excess that have always distinguished their records. This is forceful, purposeful, fueled by dense interwoven riffs and colored with hints of piano and analog synthesizers that quite consciously evoke ’70s future dystopia… It’s complex, harder, and catchier than anything QOTSA have done in a decade, and more song-oriented, too, but that’s a sign of maturity: Homme has marshaled all of his strengths on …Like Clockwork and has found a way forward, a way to deepen his music without compromising his identity.” —Stephen Thomas Erlewineis unusually focused for a Queens of the Stone Age record, containing all of the group’s hallmarks … but there is little of the desert sprawl và willful excess that have always distinguished their records. This is forceful, purposeful, fueled by dense interwoven riffs & colored with hints of piano & analog synthesizers that quite consciously evoke ‘ 70 s future dystopia … It’s complex, harder, & catchier than anything QOTSA have done in a decade, và more song-oriented, too, but that’s a sign of maturity : Homme has marshaled all of his strengths onand has found a way forward, a way to deepen his music without compromising his identity. “
166		166 .Vampire Weekend Modern Vampires of the City Contra‘s bright eclecticism, they opt for a less audacious production style and smaller instrumental palette… Modern Vampires‘ quieter approach also showcases what might be most enduring about Vampire Weekend’s music — endearing melodies and carefully crafted lyrics. It also fits Ezra Koenig’s preoccupations on this set of songs, chief among them the fact that we’re all going to die… Ultimately, Modern Vampires of the City is more thoughtful than dark, balancing its more serious moments with a lighter touch and more confidence than they’ve shown before. Even if Koenig and company fear getting old, maturity suits them well.” —Heather Phares” Instead of’s bright eclecticism, they opt for a less audacious production phong cách & smaller instrumental palette … ‘ quieter approach also showcases what might be most enduring about Vampire Weekend’s music — endearing melodies & carefully crafted lyrics. It also fits Ezra Koenig’s preoccupations on this mix of songs, chief among them the fact that we’re all going to die … Ultimately, is more thoughtful than dark, balancing its more serious moments with a lighter touch & more confidence than they’ve shown before. Even if Koenig và company fear getting old, maturity suits them well. “
Contra‘s bright eclecticism, they opt for a less audacious production style and smaller instrumental palette… Modern Vampires‘ quieter approach also showcases what might be most enduring about Vampire Weekend’s music — endearing melodies and carefully crafted lyrics. It also fits Ezra Koenig’s preoccupations on this set of songs, chief among them the fact that we’re all going to die… Ultimately, Modern Vampires of the City is more thoughtful than dark, balancing its more serious moments with a lighter touch and more confidence than they’ve shown before. Even if Koenig and company fear getting old, maturity suits them well.” —Heather Phares” Instead of’s bright eclecticism, they opt for a less audacious production phong cách và smaller instrumental palette … ‘ quieter approach also showcases what might be most enduring about Vampire Weekend’s music — endearing melodies & carefully crafted lyrics. It also fits Ezra Koenig’s preoccupations on this phối of songs, chief among them the fact that we’re all going to die … Ultimately, is more thoughtful than dark, balancing its more serious moments with a lighter touch & more confidence than they’ve shown before. Even if Koenig và company fear getting old, maturity suits them well. “
165		165 .Kurt Vile Wakin on a Pretty Daze Wakin on a Pretty Daze, it becomes clear that Kurt Vile isn’t aiming to ape or even update the canon of classic guitar-based songwriters, but is very much his generation’s chapter of the evolution of rock. Easily his most focused and accessible work, Pretty Daze is the strongest so far in a chain of releases that seem to suggest there are even greater heights to be reached.” —Fred Thomas” It’s this deceptively complex perspective cloaked in seemingly lunkheaded guitar heroics that makes Vile so sánh interesting … Much lượt thích his former / sometimes band the War on Drugs, there’s an undercurrent of working-class rock à la Tom Petty or Bruce Springsteen here. However, with the spaced-out vaporous jams of, it becomes clear that Kurt Vile isn’t aiming to ape or even cập nhật the canon of classic guitar-based songwriters, but is very much his generation’s chapter of the evolution of rock. Easily his most focused & accessible work, is the strongest so sánh far in a chain of releases that seem to suggest there are even greater heights to be reached. “
Wakin on a Pretty Daze, it becomes clear that Kurt Vile isn’t aiming to ape or even update the canon of classic guitar-based songwriters, but is very much his generation’s chapter of the evolution of rock. Easily his most focused and accessible work, Pretty Daze is the strongest so far in a chain of releases that seem to suggest there are even greater heights to be reached.” —Fred Thomas” It’s this deceptively complex perspective cloaked in seemingly lunkheaded guitar heroics that makes Vile so sánh interesting … Much lượt thích his former / sometimes band the War on Drugs, there’s an undercurrent of working-class rock à la Tom Petty or Bruce Springsteen here. However, with the spaced-out vaporous jams of, it becomes clear that Kurt Vile isn’t aiming to ape or even cập nhật the canon of classic guitar-based songwriters, but is very much his generation’s chapter of the evolution of rock. Easily his most focused và accessible work, is the strongest so sánh far in a chain of releases that seem to suggest there are even greater heights to be reached. “
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