tomwilliams32
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There's being an old soul and then there's writing Moon Pix at 24 - an album that displays the sort of wounded innocence usually seen in artists twice, even thrice, Chan Marshall’s then-age. Filled with eleven sedate rock ballads written all in one night after a hallucinatory dream, the LP displays an intoxicating combination of isolation, depression and wounded optimism. Marshall’s rendition of “Moonshiner” is truly haunting as she declares, “if whiskey don't kill ... read more
Recent Reviews
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In 2003, Jason Molina (as Songs: Ohia) released Magnolia Electric Co. Barely ten years later he died after a years-long battle with alcoholism. In the intervening decade, Molina would go on to release multiple more albums and perform countless live performances. Yet Magnolia *feels* like his swan song - a sweeping, all-encompassing statement of intent: a magnum opus; a cry for connection. Like David Berman’s Purple Mountains, which was ... read more
Not as bold musically as the band's best projects but just as emotionally resonant
Eat The Acid is definitely the better song of the two -- I like the direction Kesha is going in and find the refrain of "You don't wanna be changed like it changed me" very powerful. However, I wish Kesha would go FURTHER in embracing dark and alternative pop stylings - there's too much sanitizing, mainstream pop production here for the song to hit as hard as it could.
reviewed this for Line of Best Fit, but tl;dr, a lovely indie-folk/indie-country album with a lot of hard-hitting lyrics in the first half.
A great comeback single from Lucinda with help from Bruce Springsteen
Shoutbox
6mo
Great choice! I initially clicked with "Cinnamon Girl" first. That one made me listen to the whole thing, and that basically turned me into a music lover lol. Now I cannot choose which one is my most favorite. The title track, MAC, VB, Love song, Cinnamon Girl, California, The greatest, HIAB, Bartender, and Hope... are all my loved ones, and I remember shuffling through these songs day and night. Such a wonderful experience!
6mo
Omg I didn’t know you’re a NFR! fan! I LOVE that album - it never bores me and remains a special place in my heart. What’s your favorite track on it?
10mo
Yo Tom! What's an album you think is better experienced whilst listening to it at nighttime? This is for a list btw, you can pick as many albums as you like. Reasonings are optional :)
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Music nerd and freelance writer (Music Matters media, Line of Best Fit, Beats Per Minute, Gigwise, Northern Transmissions, DIY, Secret Meeting)
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