an album that isn't revolutionary by any means; but it does it's thing extraordinarily well. bess atwell is a very skilled songwriter; she might not be an expert just yet, but she knows how to write lyrics that resonate but don't feel cliché or forced. they're simple, they're real, and when they hit, they're beautiful. the production is smooth and ethereal, and it's probably the highlight of the record for many people out there, but to me, 'light ... read more

yeah.. i don't know about this one. i want to start with a positive note: i want to like her really bad. there are great high points here, like the kill, the title track and i still do. however, as much as i hate comparing indie acts, she still lacks the identity of some of her more acclaimed peers. i get her style, she's a singer-songwriter, she's in the early stages of her career, she's free to try, fail and repeat. but when her first release, 'now that the light is fading', is arguably ... read more

don't play steamboat around me or i'll start screaming and rolling on the floor

sooo this allmusic review... as soon as we find out who you are, trust, you will be dealt with

i don't know how i was made to believe that this album was significantly worse than her first four acclaimed records when this actually holds up really well. the length is an obstacle but the live performances are very different from the original versions so i never had an issue with them. this album is terrific

the fact that 'strange little girls' has a better critic score than this album will always make me laugh

horses is objectively better but i kinda don't give a fuck sorry i said it

i'd be lying if i said this album was perfect but i love how tender, depressing and raw it is. it really makes 'moon pix' sound like sunshines and rainbows. charlyn marie marshall you will always be famous and i'm your #1 defender