black bear recommends:
Things We Lost In The Fire
by Low
Low's fifth album captures the essence of their early records while introducing some new elements that hint at the experimentation that was to come from their more recent work. A true classic.
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All of Jesu's releases are pretty amazing, but this album is probably their most accessible and a great place to start.
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The Devil, You + Me
by The Notwist
The Notwist are a hard band to describe and each of their albums is very much its own beast. This record has the perfect balance of strong songwriting and sonic experimentation.
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Beautiful and mysterious folk-adjacent songs from this UK outfit that wreathe delicate acoustic guitar in mist-like synths.
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if no one else cares, why should I care?
by Good Good Blood
Pairing lo-fi indie rock with silvery folk instrumentation, the self-described "bedroom pop wizard" casts a cozy, poignant spell.
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Thin Lear's sophisticated rock music is tempered with soaring chamber pop accents and an undeniable gift for melody.
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