Caroline Polachek‘s album, “Desire, I Want To Turn Into You,” is a mesmerizing journey that showcases the ex-Chairlift member’s unparalleled approach to pop music and performance. The album delves deep into the complexities of the human experience, capturing the paradox of desire with stunning precision.
Polachek has unleashed an art-pop masterpiece that engages the listener striking a perfect balance between digital aesthetic and analogue ethos. At every turn, she introduces indelible melodies with rare ease wielding her captivating voice with enviable freedom. Each track stands out as its own diamond in the rough yet fits perfectly within the collective concept. From the oscillating manifesto of “Welcome to My Island” to the dembow-based “Bunny Is a Rider” to the flamenco flutter of “Sunset,” each song is a work of art that showcases Polachek‘s compositional prowess and unique talent.
Polachek and co-producer Danny L. Harle infuse her melodies with atypical sounds and instruments, such as the bagpipes announcing the waterfall of vocal harmonies in the outro of “Blood and Butter,” or the chirp of a low-battery smoke detector punctuating the fragile narrative of “Hopedrunk Everasking.” These contrasting elements add depth and dimension to the songs, creating a clash of emotions in the listener. Yet, Polachek manages to strike a balance between accessibility and intellectualism, without sacrificing one for the other.
“Desire, I Want To Turn Into You” is a tour de force that cements Caroline Polachek‘s position as an artist at the top of her game. It’s an album that has the potential to become a future classic and is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates innovative, boundary-pushing pop music.
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