andy shaufs other recent albums are also concept albums but this one has a tight plot can concwpt that you can get on the first listen and makes you want to listen again and again. also the first album ive heard that has an actual plot twist
also the album sounds really good but alot of albums sound good.
also halloween store is a great song to listen to for fall
Oct 28, 2024
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perfect for a walk, for a night in, for laying in bed and staring at the ceiling
each song is about a different character at a house party that takes place one night, and each of them is worth a song
Oct 7, 2024
Notes on my favorite songs from the 2012 Alex G album Trick.
Forever:
Has elements of folk and bluegrass, sort of reminds me of Big Thief. But in reality it’s hard to classify. There's a push and pull to the lyricism and instrumentals that paint a picture of someone struggling with addiction.
Advice:
Here you’re really introduced to his signature vocal layering and guitar droning. The lyrics fade into the background, and the noise takes over like a wave of distortion.
Mary:
The first of three character studies (and infatuations) on the album. Mary is a total fantasy, but not necessarily a happy one. She is both monstrous and seductive. She leaves you to rot.
Change:
This one feels like a memory you’re desperately trying to hold on to. Its calm on the surface, but tinged with melancholy. The ending repetition is like a quiet resignation to the fact that things can never stay the same.
Clouds:
Trick has a few instrumentals, but Clouds is one of the most enthralling. It really showcases his talent for creating atmosphere, and foreshadows his work on later scores for I Saw the TV Glow and We’re All Going to the World’s Fair.
Adam:
Second character study. Tells the story of a childhood crush he had which manifested in him bullying the kid.
Sarah:
Third character study. To me, this is the most nostalgic sounding song on the album. The lofi melody paired with the chugging drums and rhythm guitar create a pace that matches Sarah’s running. There's definitely a lot here, including him admitting to breaking her down for his own gain. But the ending “Did I make a mistake?” provides some self reflection. He says he can't give her what she needs because he’s stuck in a dream, which tracks with the sound of the album. Perhaps he’s realized his apathy and destructive tendencies hurt more than just him.
Overall, Trick is atmospheric, textured, beautifully messy, and sometimes hard to listen to. The vocal and instrumental layering contribute to the storytelling, and there's lots of ways to interpret the meanings here. I’ve always found Alex G’s work enigmatic and kind of mysterious, but I think I'm most drawn to the ideas beneath the surface.
@PERFECTLYIMPERFECT
3d ago
this new album is so great, somewhere between dijon, vampire weekend, wallows and probably some more accurate comparisons from people more in the know. production is immaculate but not annoyingly clean, the mix sounds bright and lovely. no idea what he's on about sometimes but there's a lot of lyrics about the pressure of expectations.
if you were to give it a go i would say check out elevator hum which is the one i that got me to listen to the album in the first place.
LET ME KNOW IF YOU LISTEN and thank me later
- shredddie
Feb 16, 2024
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