COMPLETE - The Indie/Alt Pop/Not-quite-'Mainstream'-but-still-accessible Girls 2017 Rate!!1
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Averages
9.8 Melodrama
9.2 Number 1 Angel
9.1 Lust for Life
8.4 Masseduction
7.5 About U
6.1 Something to Tell You
9.8 Melodrama
9.2 Number 1 Angel
9.1 Lust for Life
8.4 Masseduction
7.5 About U
6.1 Something to Tell You
He/Him
Reminder that You Never Knew deserves top 10.
FYC #5 - Vagabon - Infinite Worlds
This is only gonna be a short one from me because it's late and I have a lot of shit to sort out this week so you're just gonna have to deal with it xx. Although, it's also kinda apt because this is the shortest album that I will be covering in the FYC section; clocking at only 28 minutes, it's only too long to be considered an EP by 8 minutes. Don't let that fool you, Infinite Worlds is one of the most important records of the year and demands your full attention, albeit for only 28 short minutes.
The most important thing about Laetitia Tamko, besides her incredible talent, is that she is a black woman in what is a genre dominated by white men. Tamko was born in Cameroon (Camerrrooooooooonn) and moved to New York aged 13, where she taught herself how to play guitar with a Fender her parents bought her from Costco - talent! Although some may say that her talent should be the only thing you should take notice of when observing a musician, I can't help but be enamoured by her story and who she is as a woman of colour shining and thriving in a space that society tells her that she shouldn't exist in. Her vocals have a smokey tone that bring life to these DIY guitar rock songs, which have taken on a whole new importance in my life as the days get longer and the nights get colder.
Tamko's fearlessness and refusal to conform to expectations nor one single genre is a defining feature of this album. It's full of twists and turns - key changes, explosive choruses, pregnant pauses, French interludes...there are so many intricate details packed into 8 tracks. Every song has its own texture, its own flow and its own energy, making it an enthralling and dynamic listen. My personal favourite is the deceptively upbeat punk moment 'Minneapolis', which captures her just rocking out and having a great time, meaning the track radiates warmth in a time of year when we all desperately need it. On the other end of the spectrum, 'Cold Apartment' has a cosy, intimate feel to it, rooted (rather unconventionally) in watching someone you still care for move on with someone new. "I know it's my fault, I gave up on everything / And I see you happy, It warms my heart, my heart" - Adele found rotting!
Despite delving into deep themes such as love, loss and identity, Tamko never wallows. “I feel so small / My feet can barely touch the floor / On the bus where everybody is tall” she sings on the opening track 'The Embers', yet there is a sense of defiance behind her words - she's still on that damn bus. Despite being a small fish in a sea full of cunty sharks, she keeps on swimming and living her best life, refusing to play petty shark games. This is a philosophy I have taken on board in my life currently. In fact, there is a lot to be learnt and inspired by on this short, yet remarkable record.
Take half-an-hour out of your day to appreciate this wonderful record:
This is only gonna be a short one from me because it's late and I have a lot of shit to sort out this week so you're just gonna have to deal with it xx. Although, it's also kinda apt because this is the shortest album that I will be covering in the FYC section; clocking at only 28 minutes, it's only too long to be considered an EP by 8 minutes. Don't let that fool you, Infinite Worlds is one of the most important records of the year and demands your full attention, albeit for only 28 short minutes.
The most important thing about Laetitia Tamko, besides her incredible talent, is that she is a black woman in what is a genre dominated by white men. Tamko was born in Cameroon (Camerrrooooooooonn) and moved to New York aged 13, where she taught herself how to play guitar with a Fender her parents bought her from Costco - talent! Although some may say that her talent should be the only thing you should take notice of when observing a musician, I can't help but be enamoured by her story and who she is as a woman of colour shining and thriving in a space that society tells her that she shouldn't exist in. Her vocals have a smokey tone that bring life to these DIY guitar rock songs, which have taken on a whole new importance in my life as the days get longer and the nights get colder.
Tamko's fearlessness and refusal to conform to expectations nor one single genre is a defining feature of this album. It's full of twists and turns - key changes, explosive choruses, pregnant pauses, French interludes...there are so many intricate details packed into 8 tracks. Every song has its own texture, its own flow and its own energy, making it an enthralling and dynamic listen. My personal favourite is the deceptively upbeat punk moment 'Minneapolis', which captures her just rocking out and having a great time, meaning the track radiates warmth in a time of year when we all desperately need it. On the other end of the spectrum, 'Cold Apartment' has a cosy, intimate feel to it, rooted (rather unconventionally) in watching someone you still care for move on with someone new. "I know it's my fault, I gave up on everything / And I see you happy, It warms my heart, my heart" - Adele found rotting!
Despite delving into deep themes such as love, loss and identity, Tamko never wallows. “I feel so small / My feet can barely touch the floor / On the bus where everybody is tall” she sings on the opening track 'The Embers', yet there is a sense of defiance behind her words - she's still on that damn bus. Despite being a small fish in a sea full of cunty sharks, she keeps on swimming and living her best life, refusing to play petty shark games. This is a philosophy I have taken on board in my life currently. In fact, there is a lot to be learnt and inspired by on this short, yet remarkable record.
Take half-an-hour out of your day to appreciate this wonderful record:
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he / him
URGH Blue Lips is so fucking good I'm pressed that I didn't get to include it...
expect an essay for Disco Tits' write up.
Coming 2k18
I might scrap Styrke, have an 'Extras' section and include Kate Boy...
My term finishes on the 15th and I have 5 deadlines in the first 2 weeks of December, so there is no way I could start reveals any earlier, but it also means I won't be doing an extension.
Bitch, me too.
ohnostalgia
Staff member
She/her
I plan to start after I write my Advent Calendar thing. Assuming, that I actually get inspiration.
Can I ask which songs on the album are most Madonna-ish? (I want to give this a spin but don't know where to start - cheers!)
The title track has always given me very 90s Madonna vibes.
Happy my prostitution have worked x
F
Former member 21294
Since the good sis @constantino sent my averages, here are they.
Melodrama: 9
About U: 5.75
Something To Tell You: 4.454545455
Lust For Life: 7.4375
Number One Angel: 6.5
Masseduction: 8.666666667
Extras: 7
Every records outside of that one have multiple tens.
Melodrama: 9
About U: 5.75
Something To Tell You: 4.454545455
Number One Angel: 6.5
Masseduction: 8.666666667
Extras: 7
Every records outside of that one have multiple tens.
Trying to deflect with that HAIM score and trying to make us focus on that is not gonna work with me, girl. I see right through you.
F
Former member 21294
Why do you hate talent?
But my scores for Melodrama and Masseduction are above eight.
