Widowspeak

Plum

This album really lives up to its dream pop label. The entire thing feels like it picks your up and throws you gently into a drowsy bed of clouds, but it still retains enough groove to remain interesting. I don't even care that this indie pop sound is super derivative. The songwriting is just too good.

Least Favourite : Jeannie

This is the 5th album by New York-based indie act, Widowspeak. On previous records, the duo mixed accessible indie rock with dream pop and shoegaze. 2017’s “Expect the Best” saw Widowspeak experiment with some wider soundscapes and colourful climaxes. “Plum” however, goes for a more minimalistic and laid back approach. The songs are light-footed and revolve around one certain groove or melody. Unfortunately, it results in a pretty one-dimensional record. There just ... read more

Pretty enjoyable

The fifth record from vocalist Molly Hamilton and guitarist Robert Earl Thomas subtly evokes teary-eyed folk and laidback shimmer laden with breezy atmosphere, almost gauzy and dream-like. Clearly a culmination of their work from the past, Plum showcases their distinctive sound with dream-pop sensibilities, from its first four singles released in advance, primarily the majestic Breadwinner that evokes rich tapestries of sound and words. Prescient and multi-faceted, this material is a hushed ... read more