"loose and messy and imperfect" doesn't necessarily mean Sonic Youth on Confusion Is Sex. It can just mean it has some modicum of naturalness.
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Wednesday, 8 June 2022 01:04 (one year ago) link
I don't think it matters? Certainly not as a basis to judge authenticity or whatever. I mean, Lambert's huge, but she's not attracting Wallen fans precisely because they regard her as traditional (and Lambert released an acoustic album, as you know, with two of her collaborators last year, so she's comfortable in any mode) There's no winning.
― Malevolent Arugula (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 8 June 2022 01:05 (one year ago) link
Anyway, sorry to derail it to this degree. pgwp did a better job of capturing the reasons I read your initial comment with a raised eyebrow.
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Wednesday, 8 June 2022 01:07 (one year ago) link
This album sounds much closer to Twin Peaks Roadhouse than any country/Americana.
― Chris L, Wednesday, 8 June 2022 05:59 (one year ago) link
Which is rooted in 50s/early 60s stuff like Roy Orbison (who in turn has cinematic country/rockabilly elements), which has always been a strong vein in Olsen's work, imo.
― sleep, that's where I'm the cousin of death (PBKR), Wednesday, 8 June 2022 11:26 (one year ago) link
I didn't care for All Mirrors and actively disliked the 80s covers EP, so that's why I'm surprised by how much I vibe with this one.
yes, a pleasant surprise indeed
Jonathan Wilson is a good producer
― corrs unplugged, Wednesday, 8 June 2022 11:39 (one year ago) link
not to add to thread derail but the Marfa Tapes was one of my big eoy discoveries, wonderful record, very off the grid which is a big part of the appeal
― corrs unplugged, Wednesday, 8 June 2022 11:40 (one year ago) link
Twin Peaks Roadhouse
Yeah, I never thought about that being a proper aesthetic, but it's definitely become one.
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Wednesday, 8 June 2022 12:13 (one year ago) link
the twin peaks comment is otm, but it’s executed really well. the arrangements on songs like “right now” and “through the fires” are stunning
― in places all over the world, real stuff be happening (voodoo chili), Sunday, 19 June 2022 14:06 (one year ago) link
This has nothing to do with the new album, which I haven't heard in full, but... I recently heard Emmylou Harris's "Wrecking Ball" for the first time, and realized it would sound perfectly at home on My Woman.
― Attached by piercing jewelry (bernard snowy), Sunday, 19 June 2022 14:31 (one year ago) link
Sadly I have come back to this album a half dozen times and it does absolutely nothing for me besides leave me incredibly bored.
― Indexed, Thursday, 22 December 2022 19:30 (one year ago) link
I enjoy it, but it's not wild or out there, it's a nice singer songwriter album with a country tinge
some good songs
maybe frontloaded
― corrs unplugged, Thursday, 22 December 2022 19:34 (one year ago) link
Definitely frontloaded. Some of my favorite songs by her. But it does trail off.
― sctttnnnt (pgwp), Thursday, 22 December 2022 19:36 (one year ago) link