by emma schoors
lovelytheband’s sophomore album Conversations With Myself About You is the perfect end-of-summer musical treat for this unusual year.
There’s a bit of a contrast between the sound and the subject matter. No doubt about it, the album is upbeat and danceable, but underneath lay a plethora of self-deprecating lyrics. Look no further than the track entitled “Emo”, taking all of us back to our eyeliner-covered, black jean clad middle school years. Heartbreak and self doubt seem to be the main subject matters, but some of the best albums have that theme in common.
One of the absolute knockout tracks on Conversations With Myself About You is “Buzz Cut.” Released as a single on July 31st, it flaunts a seriously killer chorus. Easy-going seems to be a much needed thread running through the veins of this album; we could all use a genuinely fun album right now, and this album delivers on that. This track is flawlessly recorded, and if there’s one song you need to listen to on this album, it’s this one.
“idwgtyp” is similarly upbeat, but has a particularly great opening. “I don’t want to go to your party anymore.” The melody is all over the place in the best way possible, jumping between notes quickly and effectively. This kind of experimentation, and how well it’s executed, is what makes the record so worth the listen. Song after song displays this willingness to step out of the box and try something entirely new, whether it be new subject matter or a new kind of sound.
“Love Somebody Else” belongs in a film, point blank. It’s cinematic in all the right ways. Lyrics that hit hard and instrumentals that match the emotions, it’s a truly incredible track. It’s a kind of homage to the main themes of the album: doubt, rejection, confusion, love.
If you’re looking for an album that covers emotion after emotion with grace, Lovelytheband’s latest Conversations With Myself About You is worth taking a chance on. It’s summery, light, and most importantly, it’s easy to relate to.