year: 2018
tones of: dolly parton (voice), goo goo dolls, the shins, christina aguilera (voice), aerosmith (on lonely weekend)
genre samples: dream pop, contemporary country, pop/rock, girl pop (late 90s), folk pop, disco
music: simple, positive, beautiful, slow, summer, open, honest, pure, mature, heart filled, sunny, surreal, dreamy, gorgeous, optimistic, sweet, peaceful, warm, soothing, earnest, nostalgic, bright, aching, healing, sonic
favs: slow burn, lonely weekend, love is a wild thing, space cowboy, high horse, happy & sad
notes: i am quite routinely sleeping on this "countray music thang" but i'm here now. the production on this record is otherworldly and kacey's voice is like an angel whispering sweet melodies. this is brilliant.
score: 8.5/10
year: 2016
tones of: james blake, kanye, anohni
genre samples: electronica, country, folk, pop, jazz
music: experimental, soft, layered, misty, beautiful, multifaceted, wispy, quiet, melodic, robotic, artistic
favs: 22 (over s∞∞n), 8 (circle), 666 ʇ, 33 "god"
notes: yet another album this year that just does so much in only about half an hour. amazing.
score: 8.5/10
year: 2016
tones of: local natives, iron & wine, modest mouse, the black keys (softer side of), the shins
genre samples: indie folk, country blues, indie rock, california rock
music: crooning, calming, weightless, beautiful, nostalgic, warm, soothing, shimmering
lyrics: longing, lost, confused, cathartic, contemplative, hopeful, reflective, mature
favs: no woman, light upon the lake, golden days, dave's song, red moon
notes: similar to Cardinal from Pinegrove this album only takes 30min to do what is does so well
bonus: lead singer is a former member of unknown mortal orchestra (a 2015 favorite, with a way overdue review)
score: 8/10
