BIG THIEF – DOUBLE INFINITY
Artist: Big Thief
Album: Double Infinity
Label: 4AD
Link: https://www.bigthief.net/
Style:Folk, Pop, Alternative & Indie
Although the four members of Big Thief met while studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston, it was only after graduating that they began playing music together. In 2016, when their first album Masterpiece was released, they were still unknown. Now, with a decade-long career and a handful of albums under their belt, they are one of the most influential folk artists on the independent scene. Their public and critical success continues to grow with each release, reinforced by the solo projects of the band’s members.
After a change of drummer and the recent departure of their bassist, Big Thief are releasing a sixth album featuring numerous guest musicians. While their method may have changed, their inspiration remains as intense as ever, carried by Adrianne Lenker’s powerful songwriting and emotionally charged vocals. It’s guitar-based folk, certainly, but while retaining the intimate and personal aspect that makes this style so appealing, Big Thief adds a broader, more ethereal dimension that takes the listener further, to a dimension that allows this music to appeal to an ever-growing audience.
In line with the evolution of their sound as their discography has progressed, this album benefits from a magnificent production that highlights the timbres and emotions conveyed by the band’s musicians and guest artists. Their number gives rise to the variety mentioned above and may confuse those looking for a copy of Adrianne Lenker’s magnificent latest solo album. On the other hand, attentive music lovers will delight in the intertwining voices and the steady, calm drumming, over which the intense melodies of acoustic and electric guitars float. In addition, the sound recording is so clean that everything is perfectly clear, making for an even greater audiophile pleasure.