This is a love letter to Phoebe Bridgers.
There may be a reason for the growing popularity of Bridgers among 20-something females across social media. The Punisher phenomenon, as I dare to call it, is a clear reflection of the mind of the ones born around the Millenium´s ascend. The record captures the essence of modern times in such a subtle form that, if not well examined, can easily be mistaken for a usual coming-of-age album by an inattentive listener. The opening track, DVD menu, ... read more
Decompression sickness is a fatal medical condition that may occur when divers emerge to the surface from water too suddenly. No wonder Radiohead named their second full-length album after the title of the disease: The Bends. After the Oxford-based group made into the mainstream with the single Creep, in late 1992, the anticipation for the next album and the pressure that comes with overtaking the success of the post-punk hit was such that the bandmateschanged the whole thematic of their music. ... read more
First of all, Anyone Can Play Guitar live at MTV Beach House is a masterpiece. Google it.
I, like most Radiohead´s fans, was first introduced to the band as an angry teenager through "Creep". Soon after started listening to Pablo Honey and I´ve been in a love-hate relationship with this album since then. It´s not that the record is as bad as people make it seem, but considering all the work they had put together throughout the last 30 years, it´s poorly ... read more
It´s 2007. Everyone is somehow on the internet, and Radiohead´s dystopic reality explored ten years earlier in the classic "OK Computer" appears to gradually come true. The band had already criticized technology in every possible way, from alternative rock to electronic music. The only thing left for them was to join the phenomenon, so "In Rainbows" was born. The self-released album was completely incorporated into the virtual universe. The pay-what-you-want ... read more
Let´s be honest: No "Big Thief" member can make bad music, Buck Meek included. "Two Saviors", his 2021 record, extends the guitarist folk-country style with subtle songwriting and comforting instrumentals. His voice has a puzzling timbre on it, but the middle of the album seems quite off. Some songs are captivating and made me feel like a college student on a road trip to nowhere in particular, such as "Second Sight" and "Cannonball Pt 2", but ... read more
When it comes to Brazilian music, Duda Beat has grown to become one of the most precious voices of her generation. "Te Amo Lá Fora", the second full-length studio album by the singer-songwriter, proves her mastery in mixing foreign influences with traditional rhythms of South America. The construction of the piece is cohesive, mature, and well thought, including transcendent melody and arrangement. Nevertheless, the lyrics fail in matching these aspects, lacking in unique ... read more