Julien Baker - Little Oblivions (February 26, 2021; Matador) Album • Page 59

That’s what I’m saying, haha.

I think it’s plenty popular and well-received. It just doesn’t seem to have the same critical push that TOTL had. Which is fine.

 

I would also say this is a favorite for my AOTY, at this point. I don't necessarily listen to it all the time, but each time I go back to it I remember how amazing it is, and in most cases pick up on new things (some background instrumentation or lyrics I didn't notice the first time) with each listen.

 

For some reason I never listen to this one

 

Not my current AOTY (Jubilee is atm), but in my top 3.

 

It’s hard for me to articulate exactly why, but I kinda get why it’s not as revelatory for some as the first two. Even though I think it’s another masterpiece, it’s unflinchingly bleak even by Julien’s standards.

 

I love Julien, and I remember loving this album when it first came out, but for some reason I just haven't had a desire to return to it much.

 

It doesn’t work with the sunny weather here rn

 

I also haven't found myself revisiting this much either but Bloodshot is stuck in my head a lot.

 

Top 5 AOTY for sure.

 

I don't listen to this one a lot but I have a feeling after I see her play it live I'll be obsessed

 

this is the main reason for me, there will definitely be life given to it in September and after

 

Weirdly I don’t think I’ve listened to her other albums (at least in full) since this came out

 

Julien re-recorded her song Sprained Ankle for the film she scored, North By Current. You can hear the new version below.

 

Not a fan of how that just kind of ends, but the piano and new guitar textures were cool

 

I listened to this album while driving with the windows down on Saturday night and it was really wonderful, despite being the exact opposite of my vibe at the time. It'll be a top album of the year for me if I just keep pushing play, otherwise it'll drop.

 

“I miss you like a mantra till I forget what it means”

Man, this line is just me. I moved a year ago and have felt this for my best friends. Their absence brings such an all-consuming sadness that sometimes I can hardly even remember how I got there... There’s just a void. Then it’s like, “Oh yeah, I really miss my brothers.”

 

For me it's "I swear off all the things I thought that got me here / In the evening, I'll come back again". As someone who's been struggling with addiction for years, that one cuts deep. The idea of swearing it off after a bad night only to go right back to it... it hits pretty close to home

 

so this album is, I guess, helping me process some stuff lately, or at least giving me something to cry to

'I don't need your help, I need you to leave me alone'

 

Are these the kinda shows where they're gonna ID people or can I sell my tickets? Does anyone know.

 

oh my god

 

Wild to hear that and "Hot & Heavy"

 

If you liked Julien's earlier stuff, you'll like this. More fleshed-out but the vibe is still there. Maria Kelly from Dublin releases her debut album in October. Also FFO Ada Lea, Indigo de Souza etc.