Big Thief - Masterpiece
Big Thief - Masterpiece
There are a lot of good indie folk and alt-country records coming out lately. Much more than last year, anyway.
I think this is definitely the best of the recent crop. Those other recent records get a lot of mileage out of reveling in those old-fashioned sounds, only updating them as much as their more contemporary songwriting styles require.
Big Thief, on the other hand, seem to be taking a page out of Angel Olsen’s book. Updating classic folk and country with the noisier edges of indie rock. That, plus strong singing and songwriting make this one of the better Americana records so far this year.
Streaming in full via YouTube below.
Highlights: Masterpiece • Real Love • Paul
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