Fantastically underrated genius; combines Starflyer 59, 808 State, and Algernon Cadwallader in a sugary stream of early 2000s throwback. The fact that this brilliant album I made has failed to revolutionize independent music goes to show just how wretched this pathetic world is.
First off it's important to disclose my bias. I'm on this album for some reason. If I wasn't i probably wouldn't have listened to it. As interested in music as I am I don't listen to much of it.
This is a straightforward grunge record, almost exactly as one would've manifested in 1998, even featuring period-accurate fake MIDI drums. Used to be real into grunge as a concept. 2018, round the time I realized I was a girl. Wasnt actually that into it. Never liked how ... read more
99 cuz i know whatever she does next is gonna be better. Lyrical and musical tour de force. breathy androgynous vocals, beautiful angst and emotions. every choice made in songwriting is the best choice.
standouts include:
- 7/8 opener Room for One, which has an irresistible groove, well-written orchestration, and an incredible lyrical mood-setter
- Cardboard Boxes, which features Delta honest-to-god yelling her ass off like Jeff Rosenstock ("I MOVE BOXES!! AROUND!! I CRY ON THE BUS ... read more
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