i fear the chile is tea with this one
I truly don't think anyone is capable of emitting as much pure anguish, emotion, desire, and pure heart through the medium of music than Hayden Anhedonia. There are very few artists that I am able to listen to on repeat for months on end, but Hayden has changed that. This piece of art is not only a masterclass in storytelling, but also one in deceptive production, gut wrenching vocal performance, and unmatched lyricism. While "Preacher's ... read more
"a heart's a heavy burden"
Damn, this album just hits. Coming off of her most recent album, I needed to really feel that Mitski devastation that she excels at, and this album truly delivers. Even by just glancing at the album cover, you are transported to a dark, monochromatic world; every sound has a sinister and existential undertone, as if something dark is about to occur. This darkness is corroborated through the album's flow between gentle folk and aggressive rock ... read more
i mean...its better than "Rock Music"
Look, I love Charli. I have not dove too deep past BRAT and Party 4 U, but I truly love the sound that she has cemented throughout her career. I think she truly found her stride, and is now letting it go for something pathless and confused. SS26 is by no means a bad song, with Charli's uncharacteristically clear vocals carrying the track. However, and similarly to "Rock Music," the elements of guitar and rock seem completely out of ... read more
she really pulled out the glinda with those bubble sounds
Being completely honest, I don't listen to Ariana a whole lot, but I am still a huge fan. I only heard this song through snippets on Instagram and TikTok, but finally wanted to give it a listen. Leave it to Ari to pleasantly surpass my expectations. This song is utterly satisfying: the clean production and smooth vocals layer perfectly as the song goes on, and hints of old Ari can definitely be seen past her embracing of a lower ... read more
if theres anything this album is, its deceiving
I put this album off for a long while, despite being a big fan of Mitski. I think what put me off the most was the album's overall sound and genre- something different from most of the Mitski tracks I repeatedly listen to. In this record, Mitski embraces a much more clear, folk sound, whilst still incorporating more familiar elements of rock and guitar. Mitski, of course, masters the sound that she gives this album, but I cannot help but ... read more