Phoebe Bridgers - Stranger in the Alps (September 22, 2017) Album • Page 9

(Pssst - listen to Benji)

 

Funeral has a bit of a Jason Isbell vibe to me, both lyrically and musically

 

the cover might be the best song on here. or scott street / demi moore / funeral.

fuck all of it is so good.

but the cover is truly haunting

 

Yeah, now people can see why I said I was left in a trance with it on repeat one solitary evening. It's just so fucking good, made it completely fresh and her own.

 

This album is gut-wrenching. But absolutely beautiful. I'm into my third listen and can't come up with anything better to describe it yet. It's just, wow. I'm blown away. I can't even come close to picking a favorite yet - the entire thing is phenomenal.

 

This is my first time listening to her and I've made it through Track 3 on the record and holy shit, this is amazing! Definitely don't listen right before going out like I'm doing though haha!

 

I quite like the new versions of Killer and Georgia. They bring something new to the mix without ruining either version. When I first heard Motion Sickness a month or so ago I was a bit meh, but that songs has really grown on me. Great album - just wish my pre-order would hurry up and get here!

 

This album is devastating. I love it.

 

I definitely think the new version of Georgia is superior to the old version.

 

georgia is dope

but i will not fuck wit the new version of killer. its the worst

 

New version is way better imo

Maybe helps that I probably only heard the original like once before the album released

Also, I likelihood of this being in my top 3 for the year is high, after only hearing it twice

 

The worst?

 

straight up worst. his harmonies are so distracting i can't listen to it

 

That's very dramatic imo

 

I'd grant you worse, but not worst. Not even figuratively.

 

lets focus on the good

 

It's distracting but fine. Felt the same about oberst for a while too

 

I think it's good. I like that there's a different dynamic and a totally new version of it in existence. I also love that the vocals are quite the contrast to her own, it surprised me on first listen too but now I really enjoy it.

I legit haven't stopped listening to this album since I got a copy, it's a real contender for the top spot for me in my arbitrary list. How's it sitting with anyone else's "lists"?

 

Listening right now. The ending of Scott Street really got to me.

 

Choo Choooooo!

 

i just wonder if we would even be having this debate if we hadn't heard the old version of killer? like if it just released new version without previous would it not stand out so much in people's minds? anyways i really like it but i def seem to be in the minority here.

 

Which Kozelek version did you listen to? I honestly prefer the one he did with Jimmy Lavelle. Might like Phoebe's the most though. God this album is so good.

 

I didn't know there was more than one version! I listened to the one with Lavelle, though.

 

her authenticity is gonna blow her up. this record is magical

 

I've never heard the original version of Killer and the male vocals still stand out as not great to me. Doesn't "ruin the song" or whatever but I do wish they were mixed in a little quieter or not there at all