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[DISCUSSION: WEEKLY ALBUM CLUB] Big Thief - U.F.O.F (2019) (songwhip.com)

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This week we have the 3rd album from Big Thief, U.F.O.F. The 1st of two albums that they released in 2019.

Give this album a fresh listen! Then tell us your favorite song or tell us what you like or don't like about the album. Or talk about the first time you heard it or about a memory it triggers for you. Or just anything you want about the album or band. This will stay pinned for a couple days.

And then please give some suggestions for what albums we should discuss in the future!

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12/5 - Massive Attack - Mezzanine (1998)

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[–] kvn2 4 points 1 year ago

I forgot how good this album is. This was the album that introduced me to this band and ever since then I've been a fan. For me, Big Thief is one of the best indie/alternative acts of the last decade.

This whole album kept my attention when I gave it a listen recently. But I'll give a special mention to the first three tracks. I love the more atmospheric and moody sound of Contact and UFOF. They are both great songs that set the mood for the album and let you know what's to come. And then I love Cattails. I'm not sure it fits with the entire album since it is a bit catchier and more upbeat but it's a great song and I find myself humming that one to myself a lot.

I'm not going to give specific examples but one thing I love about this band which i have noticed on a handful of songs is that they often use unexpected rhythms and cadences to keep things sounding fresh and interesting. Like sometimes they sound like they're in a weird time signature but then I start counting and realized it's just a cool layering of different 4/4 rhythms.

Also special mention to Adrianne Lenker. I'm not sure how much credit she should get for Big Thief's success but her solo stuff is also excellent.