I can already say quite confidently that Amperland, NY is going to remain my favorite country record of the year - by a country mile (pun most certainly intended). Though you could argue that it's a bit long and has too many tracks, it being conceived as a soundtrack puts its length in a bit more context. Also, the songs are all equally great, and hold enough variety between them to keep the listener from feeling much, if any, fatigue. Some of the most gorgeous vocal melodies of the year.
Pinegrove creates a beautiful soundtrack composed of previously released material (most of Marigold, their most recent album, is featured here).
Amperland, NY is a film made by Pinegrove. And it is only fitting that the music that soundtracks it would be music by them.... live re-imaginings of their older songs in fact. And a lot of the old material from their catalog is remade so gorgeously and perfect, it's difficult for me not to cry. Songs that I previously wasn't head-over-heels for ... read more
Pinegrove - Amperland, NY
Genre: Alt Country
Country: US
Final Verdict: 73% (Very Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 4th / 31
Highlight: Need
Made me think of:
Car Seat Headrest
The Hotelier
Big Thief