Sparklehorse

It's a Wonderful Life

This album feels like grass. It feels like fallen leaves. It feels like laying out on a sunny day finding refuge in the shade of an oak tree. And, for some reason, you know deep down that the world is ending. That not much exists outside of this moment, that the second you leave it’s over. Everything is momentary. And, for some reason, there isn’t sadness or despair to be found, but solace. You notice the way the blades of grass feel on your skin. You notice the way the sunlight ... read more

Okay now were talkin. After listening to some albums I wasnt to crazy about I got my hopes up high for Sparklehorse and they delivered. I discovered them through Spotifys recs from Elliott Smith and I get why. It has a soft and slowcore presentation that at time reaches the meloncholic levels of Smith. But within this hour of music there is a great variety of vibes, great PJ Harvey features, and an extremely consistent tracklist.

Se há um álbum pra começar a escutar e se apaixonar pelas composições cheias de sentimentos de Sparklehorse, projeto criado por Mark Linkous, esse álbum em questão é o It's a Wonderful Life. Talvez uma das músicas do álbum possa ser reconhecida por alguns jovens dos tempos atuais, "Piano Fire", música em questão, ganhou um certo reconhecimento ao tocar no jogo interativo Life is Strange, e talvez ... read more

This record has this pillowyness that is so infectious it keeps bringing me back. Even the more boisterous tracks are coated in this melancholic warmth that is so distinct. It isn’t perfect but this is definitely a special little album