Tim Heidecker is one half of legendary comedy duo Tim + Eric but is also a competent musician in his own right who makes serious soft rock with a comedic edge. This is the second full album I’ve heard from him—the first being Fear of Death which had lush production, Weyes Blood features, and a Fleetwood Mac-like 70’s AM sensibility. On High School, Tim scales it back and Mac DeMarco does some of the production here and he did a good job. It has some field recording samples and hits that acoustic jangle synth vibe really well. I’m bordering on loving this album but the album kind of lacks this ambition that I liked a lot in Feat of Death. It’s very lax. This is a mellow and introspective album that I really dug—he’s always reflecting. Tim makes great music and should be proud. He talks about how he’s changed—and for the better. Although I like Fear of Death more—all of his music is worthwhile.
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Big Thief - “Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You”
The New York-based indie folk group releases its 5th album. After dropping 2 critically-acclaimed albums in 2019, Big Thief became a household name within the indie scene. With organic-sounding instrumentation, clever songwriting and frontwoman Adrianne Lenker unusual singing style, the band has developed a pretty refined sound. Now, with "Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You", a 20-track double album, the band embraces the twangy sound of country music while also exploring some other sonic directions. It’s Big Thief just putting out ideas, unfiltered. It results in some cozy-sounding campfire jams, including acoustic guitars, violins and harmonizing vocals. But, songs like "Time Escaping" and "Blurred View" go in a more artsy and experimental direction. There are even some hints towards dream pop/shoegaze on "Flower of Blood". With 80 minutes of material, things may not always sound as cohesive or memorable. Lenker introduces topics like nature and intimacy, but there isn’t a clear lyrical theme on this record. And as mentioned previously, the vocals can be a bit inaccessible to some. However, the clear musical chemistry between members and diverse songwriting make the album still a well-crafted effort.
Best track: “Simulation Swarm”
Rating: 7,5
Released: February 11, 2022
4AD
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I am so excited😍 to present my Folk Band where we play traditional Belarusian music🇧🇾 in combination with jazz harmony and elements of free improvisation🎹🎼
Living abroad for more than 2 years and periodically feeling homesick I realized how important it is to be connected with your roots. This is how I came up with this project!
I am really thankful to the wonderful musicians I play with, it is so inspiring the way we develop and grow together every week🙏🏻😌 Hope you guys like it, enjoy it!🙌🏻
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Я так горда и счастлива представить Вам свою фольклорную группу, где мы играем традиционную белорусскую музыку в сочетании с джазовой гармонией и элементами свободной импровизации.
Живя за границей более 2 лет и периодически скучая по дому, я поняла, как важно не забывать свои корни. Вот так «родился» этот проект🤗.
Я очень благодарна замечательным музыкантам, с которыми я играю, это так вдохновляет, как мы вместе развиваемся и растем каждую неделю. Надеюсь, вам, ребята, понравится, наслаждайтесь!😊
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