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While "La Forêt" isn't as emotionally poignant as Jamie Stewart's previous records, it's still great work with more ugly, haunting soundscapes and thoughtful writing.
Fav Tracks: Pox, Muppet Face, Saturn, Clover, Bog People, Ale
Least Fav Track: Rose of Sharon
Score:
8.5
Exceptional
Fav Tracks: Pox, Muppet Face, Saturn, Clover, Bog People, Ale
Least Fav Track: Rose of Sharon
Score:
8.5
Exceptional
This album is lush as fuck.
This album is surprisingly dreamy. It's a lot more subdued and melancholic then other Xiu Xiu releases, with the songwriting reminding me of their debut Knife Play. It's a slow burner for sure, but it also sounds very violently childlike, much like the album cover would describe. It's much more intentionally somber and atmospheric listen then any other Xiu Xiu album (which is really saying something). It doesn't have the most emotional lyrics, but the musical ... read more
This album is surprisingly dreamy. It's a lot more subdued and melancholic then other Xiu Xiu releases, with the songwriting reminding me of their debut Knife Play. It's a slow burner for sure, but it also sounds very violently childlike, much like the album cover would describe. It's much more intentionally somber and atmospheric listen then any other Xiu Xiu album (which is really saying something). It doesn't have the most emotional lyrics, but the musical ... read more
Yeah it is slower tempo, it is more silky and lush, it is more quite and beautiful. however it doesn’t interest me with the album falling short on expectations. It doesn’t built its tension like previous Xiu Xiu albums have, the lyrics aren’t as discomforting or dreary. I do think it can definitely be emotionally powerful though.
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