There is so much depth to Faye Webster’s dazzling fourth album. It strikes a perfect balance between classic country stoicism and the sound of the saddest person you follow on social media.

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One to file alongside Natalie Prass's 2015 debut, and to bear in mind when album of the year season comes around.

She knows she’s funny, but we think she’s pretty smart.

While there’s a sense that Webster’s not taking the songwriting risks she once was, this transcendent set suggests sincerity suits her.

Here, Webster tackles themes of isolation and longing with the best crystallisation of her craft yet.

At 23 years old, Webster already has a back catalogue that those many years her senior would make a deal with the devil for, and I Know I’m Funny haha only adds to the impressiveness.

From its opening notes I Know I’m Funny haha puts Webster’s skills on fuller display. The grooves get groovier, the jams jammier, the tears saltier and, as advertised, the jokes are funnier than ever before.

At only 23 years old, she already has four albums to her credit and while her talent is obvious, a touch more vulnerability wouldn't hurt.

There’s much here to enjoy, but no-one is laughing about how, after its more outward looking predecessor, it feels like a step backwards.

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jackson

a topic of discussion about faye webster’s fourth album title - ‘i know i’m funny haha’ - is why webster included the “haha”. the term’s inclusion can be a subject of debate, as its necessity seems arguable. as it turns out, this "haha" term’s use proves completely essential in the context of the title track; when webster dryly wavers over the “haha”, there’s a slight twinge; suddenly the whole song gets turned around: ... read more

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This may be the most packed day of new releases so far this year. While myself and pretty much the rest of the site are mostly focused on the new Tyler, the Creator album, this new album by Faye Webster should not be missed! The main aspect that has made Webster stand out in the indie scene is her unique sound that blends indie folk and 70’s-style country rock very well. While the album has a tongue-in-cheek title, Webster goes for a more melancholic vibe that goes well alongside her ... read more

marvelgaryen

I just can't get enough of the indie girls... a good release after the other (depression is my best mate <3).

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arthurjuan4

lindo lindo lindo, um dos meus confort albums

jimbitsgalore

Faye Webster is someone who has fascinated me for a long time now. I discovered her back in 2021 when her song "Room Temperature" came up in a Spotify recommendation and I was mesmerized by the elegant pedal steel and the almost confessional-like mantra: 'I should get out more.' But I digress. I think Faye was the first musician I liked who also felt like a real person behind the music. She likes doing yo-yo tricks and playing Pokémon theme songs at her live shows. She actively ... read more

anniefyl

Mis favs: Better Distractions, In A Good Way, Kind Of, Cheers, I Know I'm Funny haha, A Dream With a Baseball Player, Sometimes

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Track List

1	Better Distractions 4:09	84
2	Sometimes 4:33	79
3	I Know I'm Funny haha 2:43	79
4	In a Good Way 3:43	81
5	Kind Of 5:25	75
6	Cheers 3:15	77
7	Both All the Time 3:12	73
8	A Stranger 2:59	77
9	A Dream With a Baseball Player 3:41	79
10	Overslept 3:29 feat. Mei Ehara	75
11	Half of Me 3:33	77