I only compare the two because music writers, even as they praise Mitski for fighting against the confessional woman stereotype, still have biases towards that type of songwriter. This Hop Along record talks about similar themes as the Soccer Mommy record but Hop Along is more obscure lyrically and Frances isn't a solo act so Hop Along will never get the praise that these other artists get for being so personal. I'm mad at music writers. I have nothing against musicians unless they're shitty people.
this is a great listen but it never fully clicked enough to warrant a top 10 spot for whatever reason I became obsessed with the soccer mommy album and it’s probably a top 5 album for me not here to argue the politics of music journalism and these end of the year lists but I don’t think it’s unfathomable that one record would get more love than the other
Not available in my country :( but I’m sure these videos are great! Watch Hop Along Play Three Songs on 'CBS This Morning'
Her vocal improvisations are bonkers to watch live. It’s like watching an acrobat just repeatedly thrust themselves into the air without a plan and consistently landing on their feet
Saturday Sessions: Hop Along performs "Prior Things" - CBS News Saturday Sessions: Hop Along performs "How Simple" - CBS News Saturday Sessions: Hop Along performs “Somewhere A Judge” I don't know what country you're in but I'm in England and can usually never watch things like this either but these links they just posted on Instagram worked for me. Sounds great!
Dublin show June 16th at the Button Factory, as someone who's never properly gotten into this lot would their live show convince me?
holy shit, Frances came in to talk with students at my old high school the other day. Makes me want to reach out for her to do the same at my school!
Never in a million years did I think Hop Along would come anywhere near me :') I am probably going to cry..... I am definitely going to cry.