Views : 166,275
Genre: Music
Date of upload: Jun 16, 2022 ^^
Rating : 2.941 (2,990/2,818 LTDR)
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We don't need an album front to back with Ptolemaea-esque tracks because that track has a moment that stands completely on its own. The blood curdling scream plus the overall arrangement being the most horrifying on the album is what makes it special. The whole album doesn't need to be that dark. If anything, I would say a full understanding of this album's plot is what really gave me chills, not necessarily the production's darker moments. The lyrics really shine through.
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Honestly, I love her use of cliches, like "its just not my year" in the context of the song is so funny because the whole song explores America's misplaced priorities (in war, etc) when it centers a religion that preaches that Jesus is here for you, etc. Having this encompassing doom in the song and then the teenager brushing off her inner turmoil as it just not being her year is hilarious bc like of course it's not, it's awful out here. Same with "it's you and me against the world" because she's a young, naive woman running away and the artist points out the foolishness since she knows what happens to the character at the end.
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As someone who adores this album, I was a bit sad to see it didnât connect with you, but thatâs okay! I feel like this recordâs production, story, and aesthetic hit harder for those of us that grew up with religious trauma â especially if youâre queer and/or trans. Glad to see that sheâs getting some attention on your channel tho!
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I really feel like Ethel does a fantastic job in justifying those 6-7 minute long tracks that you feel arenât as justified. Her storytelling abilities through her music slowly made me crave her longer tracks in a way no other artist has done. But iâm glad you covered her album, she deserves all the recognition in the world :)
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As far as the two instrumentals, August Underground and Televangelism being too long: Ptolemaea freaking shook me to my core, man. Its probably the most affected I've ever been by a song, and the following two songs, as dark and moody as they are, kinda felt like aftercare almost. They give you space to recenter, without diminishing the themes and impact of Ptolemaea.
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this is my personal aoty for me. the expansive songs with the very molasses-y production really paint suburban/rural america in an incredibly vivid manner, i love it to bits. the narrative and lyrics on tracks may be stereotypical but i think that was her intention: sheâs trying to illuminate the universal experience in these places while simultaneously depicting her incredibly harrowing narrative. she juxtaposes the two very nicely. itâs very reminiscent of joni mitchellâs âhejiraâ which is also one of my fav records
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@Breerox108
1 year ago
Any time you donât like a female indie record you make the Lana comparisons
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