Type: Album Genre(s): Indie Pop, Art Pop, Alternative R&B From: USA, Washington, Seattle Release: June 4, 2021 Producer(s): Left at London & Phixel This somewhat obscure listen is most definitely worth the listen. The lyrical approaches to depression and mental health at large are hard-hitting and feel fully honest. The songs come across as a genuine opening of the heart, …
Type: Album Genre(s): Indie Rock, Lo-Fi / Slacker Rock From: USA, Virginia, Richmond Release: July 20, 1998 Producer(s): Sparklehorse The context for this record is… bleak. Some of the songs were written by Mark Linkous during his recovery after 7 operations due to overdosing on antidepressants and Valium. More specifically, he almost lost both of his legs because he was …
Type: Album Genre(s): Psychedelic Pop, Indie Pop From: USA, Oregon, Portland Release: January 10, 2020 Producer(s): Sam Cohen This short and sweet listen manages to be recurringly endearing and submerging without any major deviations in the atmosphere. However, it’s a tad inconsistent, with some moments that lose a bit of steam. Having said this, Alexandra Savior’s compositions and performances …
Type: Album Genre(s): Singer-Songwriter, Chamber Folk, Vocal Jazz From: Mexico, Mexico City Release: October 28, 2022 Producer(s): Adán Jodorowsky & Natalia Lafourcade This ephemeral effort delivers grandly on lyrics of full-fledged infatuation with life, nature, and soul. The romance is palpable and uniquely written throughout, with soothing penmanship expressing candid and uplifting messages. Moreover, the beautiful marriage between folk, jazz, …
Type: Album Genre(s): Indie Folk, Indie Rock From: USA, Louisiana, Ruston Release: February 10, 1998 Producer(s): Robert Schneider Man, this is a masterpiece. It can hardly be stressed enough how much personal meaning can be extracted from the lyrics. They are beautifully saturated with eclectic imagery and a myriad of possible interpretations that unequivocally evoke a melancholic sense of longing, …
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Type: Album Genre(s): Chamber Folk, Neoclassical New Age From: Japan, Kyoto, Kameoka Release: November 19, 2014 Producer(s): ? This felt like an ambitious passion project. One can tell that it came from a candid place of genuine love for the sounds of nature, and this enthusiasm comes together in a mind-appeasing way at the record’s best. Of course, it’s worth …
Type: Album Genre(s): Lo-Fi / Slacker Rock, Indie Rock, Slowcore, Alt-Country From: USA, Virginia, Richmond Release: August 25, 1995 Producer(s): David Charles, David Lowery & Sparklehorse This effort is a sullen and morose approach to some difficult themes. These emotions are successfully compelled, however, and are also juxtaposed with bittersweet and heartwarmingly sporadic moments of deep connection. Additionally, the production …
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Type: Album Genre(s): Post-Punk Revival, Indie Rock From: USA, Kentucky, Bowling Green Release: April 19, 2019 Producer(s): John Hill This album left me with a bad taste-in-mouth of untapped potential. Although it has some admirable highlights, the album is fundamentally inconsistent. Some arrangements are really memorable, and the performances (and songwriting) had multiple shining moments. However, the inconsistency is seen …
Type: Album Genre(s): Indie Rock, Indie Folk From: USA, New York, Brooklyn Release: June 9, 2017 Producer(s): Andrew Sarlo To be honest, Adrianne Lenker is simply insane. She is a fantastic vocalist and her lyrical ability is truly otherworldly. Namely (and specifically in this album), she has a tight grip on topics of human connections and relationships, and she is …
Type: Album Genre(s): Singer-Songwriter, Indie Folk From: USA, California, Los Angeles Release: June 18, 2020 Producer(s): Ethan Gruska, Phoebe Bridgers, Tony Berg & The Trilemma I can’t say this album was an experience I was ready for, especially for the final song (sorry for the spoilers). The musical side is definitely where this album shines the most. It’s a consistent …