Adrianne Lenker - Bright Future
Adrianne Lenker - Bright Future
What is it about Adrianne Lenker?
How does a collection of mostly lo-fi one-take folk songs command so much attention and respect? How in the world could it be this good?
And the answer is: just listen to it. It’s obvious. Even if you can’t put your finger on exactly why, or what it is. It’s just there. As clear as the sun in the sky. Adrianne Lenker came to the world’s attention with an album called Masterpiece, and she might as well have kept the name for everything she’s done since.
I suppose that’s a bit of a cop out. I should talk about how deceptively dense and complex the musicianship is, and how carefully integrated it is into these seemingly basic, unvarnished songs. How there’s perfection hidden within the imperfections. How I love her voice and her words and every choice she makes.
But again. It’s obvious. Just listen to it.
Streaming below via YouTube.
Highlights: Sadness As A Gift • Free Treasure • Evol
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