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https://songwhip.com/mitski/the-land-is-inhospitable-and-so-are-we
https://mitski.bandcamp.com/album/the-land-is-inhospitable-and-so-are-we
Mitski's latest album, The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We is our Weekly Album Club discussion!!!
BUT - instead of doing 2 threads, let's just make this THE thread. Your job this week is to listen to her new album and share your thought here in this thread!
You have 1 week! Put yer good headphones on!
After a few more listens I think I can safely call this my favorite album from Mitski. Although I can't say that I've given her other work as much attention as I've given this album. Perhaps there's a reason for that.
The thing that has kept me coming back to this album is the opening track Bug Like an Angel. I love this song. The lyrics stand strong and emotional and with Mitski's quieter delivery the backing choir acts as an exclamation point. The contrast between her and the choir gives me chills every time. This is just an excellent song.
The other song I want to mention is I'm Your Man. Honestly I just really like the outro with the dogs barking. It's jarring and eerie in a really cool way.
Overall I'd say this a great album with emotional and impactful lyrics. I'll probably come back to it a few more times and I'll definitely at least listen to Bug Like An Angel some more.