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Magic. This album is just straight up magic.
Every time I listen to this album I feel like I hear or find something I did catch in prior listens, and this time was no different. Going through Japanese Breakfast's discography and coming upon this last made me realize that, although this is an obvious musical evolution for Michelle, there are remnants of her previous works riddled throughout as well. The songwriting and horns remind me a lot of Soft Sounds from Another Planet, 'In ... read more
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Look, it may be quite derivative, but it's also a debut album! I don't think having completely established sound is that important when they're so early on in their career. Obviously, it would be dumb if they were unoriginal and boring, but that isn't the case here. I think they got the most important thing that a group like this needs, and it's that they know how to make a catchy ass song. There's a decent amount here too! I do think it starts to lose steam a bit ... read more
"Just give me something I can believe"
Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea ponders whether love is truly enough to stabilize you in times of insecurity, and if it can even exist in a world that prioritizes your efficacy as a worker. PJ Harvey returns to her classic alt-rock sound to create a bustling soundscape representative of the dichotomy of business and pleasure. While it's not bursting with joy, there's a feeling of hope that runs through this album that you ... read more
Is This Desire? sees PJ Harvey taking a more muted and subdued approach at times, contrasted the frenzied moments of alt rock that she has become known for. It definitely scratches a different itch than everything she has released thus far. This album, sonically, is a departure from what she's typically done, even with the more familiar tracks interspersed. While the quality may vary and I feel like it's overall less consistent than an album like To Bring You My Love, I'll ... read more
If I were to describe the sound of To Bring You My Love in one word, it would be crisp. I wouldn't quite call it a reinvention, as I think the visceral and dirty sound PJ Harvey harnessed on her previous work is still at the core of this album. However, it does feel much more polished (to an extent) and sonically expansive version of her past sounds.
Thematically, this album seems to be about the futility of looking for love and the inherent codependency of feminine love in a patriarchy. ... read more
The raw, angsty energy of Rid of Me is incredibly enamoring and a lot more dynamic than her previous outing. The core essence of this album seems to be shining light on the sides of women that are frequently disparaged by society. The moment the title and opening track of the album explodes into an anthemic and transgressive moment of rage, you know you're in for a ride.
I think this album really does a great job at capitalizing off of that potential that shone so bright on Dry. Vocally, ... read more
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★ faves: Mitski, Alvvays, Japanese Breakfast, Magdalena Bay, Paramore
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★ faves: Mitski, Alvvays, Japanese Breakfast, Magdalena Bay, Paramore
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