Bryter Layter indulges in a more playful sound at many points, showing that Drake was far from being a constant king of depression.
Layter was written in London, and was meant to reflect urbanity. It did, but only from the perspective of Drake's one bloodshot eye, peering out cautiously at the world.
Bryter Layter has flatter songs and fluffier production, despite the highlights "Fly," "Northern Sky," and the much-maligned "Poor Boy."
The backing is more upbeat than the starkness of Five Leaves Left, and there is also greater stylistic diversity, with the occasional jazzy touch deployed.
Okay I do not know what is going on at the moment but I just cant stop loving music and giving them 100s!!
Nick Drake is an artist who I have known about for a few years but it was only when i went to visit my somewhat elderly grandparents recently that he came up in conversation and I shared a really deep and meaningful conversation with them and just kinda sat with them whilst we listened to this album. It was an incredible memory that i will cherish.
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Another truly wonderful work of Nick's, and the last I have to listen to in his trilogy of albums. The other two are better, but this one is still fantastic and full of life. Love it.
Favourite tracks: One of These Things First, Poor Boy, ★ Northern Sky
One can't help but long for the world this was appreciated to the lengths it should've been when it came out
1 | Introduction 1:32 | 87 |
2 | Hazey Jane II 3:46 | 92 |
3 | At the Chime of a City Clock 4:45 | 93 |
4 | One of These Things First 4:50 | 94 |
5 | Hazey Jane I 4:29 | 89 |
6 | Bryter Layter 3:20 | 86 |
7 | Fly 2:58 | 88 |
8 | Poor Boy 6:07 | 90 |
9 | Northern Sky 3:44 | 95 |
10 | Sunday 3:43 | 87 |