![]() Dan Auerbach's The Arcs produced their first studio material, as did Matt Berninger's El Vy. ![]() Interestingly it was also a year where side projects came to fruition for well-known artists. Their album The Magic Whip didn't quite make the cut for my list in the end, compared to most other years it would have. Other bands made welcome returns, Blur in particular were my live highlight of the year, thanks to Graham Coxon's master class on stage. It's not just solo artists though the likes of: Best Coast, Girlpool, Bully, and Wolf Alice, all demonstrated that women were back in the spotlight. That Adele's 25 closed the year on a strong note, just underlined the trend that had been building all year. Ultimately it sits just outside for me, although her unique delivery and kitchen sink drama approach is wonderfully endearing. I debated for a long time whether to include Courtney Barnett's Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit in my ten best records list. Even Florence Welch's third album How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, which didn't quite live up to her previous efforts in my opinion, featured some glorious moments. Solo artists like Joanna Newsom, Laura Marling, and Lana Del Rey all presented strong albums. Many acts would easily have made my year-end list on a different day, and many of them cantered on a strong female voice. I'd argue though that the last twelve months has seen the strongest showing from female artists across the board for many years. "No Question", as well as having a pleasant Best-Coast-sings-Nick-Cave element of "Dig, Lazarus, Dig!" to it, epitomises how toxic lovers use the past against us, with 'You went back in time today, expecting me to do the same.' Similarly, "Hear You" has an imposing synth rumble, a dominant, unavoidable, uncompromising presence, like the recipient of the words, 'I don't wanna hear you' seems to have been.Ĭontinue reading: Waxahatchee - Out in the Storm Album Review What a start "Never Been Wrong" is! A driving rock rant, it documents the sort of person who is so convinced of their own superiority and rectitude that it becomes a self-defeating waste of time, trying to defeat them at their own game. With Dinosaur Jr and Sonic Youth producer, John Agnello, at the helm for this recording, Crutchfield felt able to push herself emotionally, as well as bringing a more tempestuous sonic breadth into effect. Within that, she acknowledges how some of her frustrations were caused by her own imperfections, ones she feels she concealed on her quieter, more vulnerable previous album, "Ivy Tripp". Crutchfield takes a different route, converting her anger into confessional self-redemption. Relentless, vengeful ire can easily make an album feel like you've had a hairdryer turned on you, leaving the listener with little reward but the sweats, dry, startled eyes and shocked locks. It's an exorcism of perhaps the strongest collaborative presence on the album, the looming, silent-but-present spectre of Crutchfield's ex-partner, who contrived to catalyse such wretchedness and desolation in the first place. Of course we understand if you are not able, and we are happy to offer a full refund.On " Out in the Storm", Katie Crutchfield and her formidable band, including sister Allison on keys and percussion, and Sleater-Kinney touring guitarist, Katie Harkin on lead guitar, have created an elemental, cathartic release. These are critical times and your existing ticket value will go towards ensuring that independent music and art continues to thrive at Elsewhere for years to come. (b) donate your ticket and support independent live music (thank you!), orĪn appeal from Elsewhere: If you can afford it, please strongly consider donating your ticket value or choosing credit towards future ticket purchases. (a) double your money and convert your ticket value to 2x the original amount in the form of credit Please note that for the foreseeable future all refunds will be offered via a Tixel link where you will be able to choose to: We will be back and will see you on the dance floor! About this Event Of course we understand if you are not able, and we are happy to offer a full refund. Please note that for the foreseeable future all refunds will be offered via a Tixel link where you will be able to choose to:(a) double your money and convert your ticket value to 2x the original amount in the form of credit(b) donate your ticket and support independent live music (thank you!), or(c) get a full refund An appeal from Elsewhere: If you can afford it, please strongly consider donating your ticket value or choosing credit towards future ticket purchases.
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