Album Rating: 4.0
"Thought her last one was boring af"
I respected it more than I liked it, which is my way of meeting you in the middle on that statement. I definitely don't feel the urge to keep returning to it, but when I do, the talent is self-evident. I think I gave it a 3.5, which feels right. This one feels so much more dynamic and momentous. It's right up my alley, at least, even if it's not for everyone. Appeals to my love for all things smooth, shiny, and epic ;-)
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Sowing I implore you to check The Star Killers if you haven't already, pretty sure their album is downloadable for free too
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Album Rating: 4.5
Damn, I didn't know this review already blew up so quickly. Thanks for the feedback everyone!
@Blush: Unfortunately I've seen plenty of people say that Julien's music was getting less "authentic" over time, and it's not just her. A lot of female indie singer-songwriters seem to get that same criticism tacked onto them; I've seen it with Phoebe Bridgers (especially that whole "industry plant" argument) and Soccer Mommy as well, for instance.
As for the lyrics, I'll keep delving deeper. I do like the idea that her take on religion seems to be different with each album, as well as her personal stance on her religious background. With how she's evolving as a songwriter, I suppose it's natural that something like that could change over time
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i was gonna neg but ur contrib so i cant now 😔
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Album Rating: 4.5
Now I'm just waiting for Colton to come out in the open with his 1.5-havin' ass ;]
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Album Rating: 4.0
Awesome review. I've been craving a new album from her. Pretty stoked this is out!
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Album Rating: 3.5
David Bazan was starting to show last album glad that's lyrically still present...the star killers is SO good must check tbh
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Album Rating: 4.5
Thanks Evok!
@Con: Never checked anything by David Bazan out, but I will now :]
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Hmm, this is decent so far! A little light on real standout moments but I reckon it'll take a few listens to unlock
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Album Rating: 4.0
Japanese bonus track if anyone's missing brittle boned folk Julien: https://youtu.be/7W5PPdn97Wc
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Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off
Woah a blush 4.9 :O
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Album Rating: 3.5
This might be aoty so far but imma give it another few listens
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Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off
Out of the 4 albums I've heard this year this is probably the best
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Album Rating: 3.5 | Sound Off
2021
Julien Baker Little Oblivions
Yukika 3 sleepyneko ??neko 無題 Yukika
Hayley Williams FLOWERS for VASES / descansosÂ
Typhoon (USA-OR) Sympathetic Magic
I mean as big small statements go...
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Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off
AOTY probably nothing excites me anymore
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Album Rating: 4.5
Yeah, this is my aoty so far too. Although if Ichiko Aoba delayed her album by just one more month, then that one would take the cake
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Album Rating: 4.0
Am I the only one who thinks she sounds so much like Nanna from Of Monsters and Men on Relative Fiction? I say that as a compliment to Baker, by the way.
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Seen this name floating around for a while and never check out her music for whatever reason. Is this the best place to start?
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@Bandit sure. Or start on Phoebe Bridgers discog and then hop over here when you're bored. About the same base.
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Okay cool. Yeah I've listened to Phoebe a bit and figured they were similar.
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