All posts tagged 'country'
Saint Cloud // Waxahatchee
Country music with a modern edge. To witness these songs being played live in a chapel would be quite the experience. Someone should work on that.
Lover // Taylor Swift
Lover isn’t as expansive as Kate Bush or as daring as St. Vincent, but it is accessible and intelligent, which are the hallmarks of Swift at her best.
Ruins // First Aid Kit
Artists can and should explore different plains, but Ruins sounds safe rather than bold. It sounds like Americana recorded in an air-conditioned studio.
Joanne // Lady Gaga
Precious little of what makes Gaga special is on show in Joanne. Outrageous, infuriatingly catchy pop anthems are nowhere to be seen; just pedestrian ones.
Something Blue // Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra
Brimming with catchy vocal hooks and harmonious moments, Something Blue is a pleasant record, but its production leaves much to be desired.