Big Thief’s sprawling new double album confronts both the highest stakes and the most mundane circumstances. All of it is tied together by Adrianne Lenker’s fantastic lyricism.
Category: Country
World Without Tears Review: Lucinda Williams Dark Masterpiece
Leaning more heavily into rock traditions than her past releases, and embracing a more sobering worldview, World Without Tears is Lucinda Williams’ dark masterpiece.
REVIEW | ‘Different Kinds of Light’: Tasteful Americana
‘Different Kinds of Light’ is a far more mature work than Bird’s self-titled debut; it leans far more heavily on timeless alt-rock Americana arrangements and is ultimately more cohesive
REVIEW | Yola Showcases Her Powerhouse Vocals on ‘Stand For Myself’
A keeper for years to come
REVIEW | ‘I Know I’m Funny Haha’: Timeless Tales of Loneliness
Over timeless country-infused rock arrangements, Webster stoically recounts tales of melancholy, boredom and quiet frustration
REVIEW | ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ Is Another Reminder Of Swift’s Under-Appreciated Talent
The re-recording of ‘Fearless’ features richer production, improved vocals and six brand new tracks. Still, it’s undeniably of-it’s-time.
REVIEW | ‘How Many Times’: Understated and Heart-Breaking In Equal Measure
‘How Many Times’ achieves a rare feat; capturing in just ten tracks, all the complexities and dimensions of heart-ache
Review | Buck Meek Brings Bliss On New Record
Big Thief’s Buck Meek had big shoes to fill going into his new solo album ‘Two Saviors’; both of his band’s last albums received significant, universal acclaim, as did the recent solo project from his fellow bandmate Adrianne Lenker. If Buck Meek felt any pressure because of this, it doesn’t come across on this album;…
Mini Reviews 2 – Carly Rae Jepsen, Poppy, Grimes, Lucinda Williams
Reviewing Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘Dedicated: Side B’, Poppy’s ‘I Disagree’, Grimes’s ‘Miss Anthropocene’ and, Lucinda Williams’s ‘Good Souls Better Angels’
Southside – Sam Hunt – Review
Catchy choruses are overshadowed by generic lyrics and bad genre fusions
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