FlimFlam

I was let down by this album a bit, simply because I had heard the hype around it, and was expecting something that would catch me by surprise, and while this album is solid, it certainly did not do that, and I fail to see the greatness here. I’m not saying that greatness doesn’t exist here, it’s just that I couldn’t find it, at least not on my first listen. The beats and synths are all perfectly selected and implemented for this style, but they are all of a sound that I ... read more

This album just sounds…broken, and I’m into it. It’s definitely a standard-fare rock style in terms of performance, but the songs are arranged in a way that always kept me guessing. The vocal style is highly unusual, and it takes a while to appreciate, but once I did I found that the vibe of this sound really resonated with me.

Great Tracks: Every track

This is one of the best folk albums I have heard in a while, though it certainly isn’t a pure representation of the genre, and there is definitely some varied influences throughout, including rock and country. The “Queen of Hearts” is a real standout track, and the best on the album in my opinion, and it showcases a vintage psychedelic feel that I wish other tracks had. However, the other tracks are quite decent in their own ways, and I found the guitar and string arrangements ... read more

Quite a pleasant surprise here! I had to adjust to the twang of the vocals, but once I did I found Valerie June’s voice to be quite beautiful. She certain knows how to use the singing talent she has, and she can write great songs too that incorporate instrumentation from a few different styles. At times, this album sounds like rock, at times, blues or soul, and at other times, folk. I found this album to be quite charming, because the music was so enthralling and the lyrics were so ... read more