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Cat: 4AD 0129LP. Rel: 6 May 19
Indie

Side 1 - Track 1. Contact Side 1 - Track 2. UFOF Side 1 - Track 3. Cattails Side 1 - Track 4. From Side 1 - Track 5. Open Desert Side 1 - Track 6. Orange Side 2 - Track 1. Century Side 2 - Track 2. Strange Side 2 - Track 3. Betsy Side 2 - Track 4. Terminal Paradise Side 2 - Track 5. Jenni Side 2 - Track 6. Magic Dealer

There's plenty of anticipation around Big Thief's third record U.F.O.F., and we can say with confidence that it delivers on every front. A solid expansion of their last record, Capacity, U.F.O.F. for the most part goes deeper into diverse sonic territories that's emotionally raw and rich, calling to mind Elliott Smith, Joni Mitchell and various other accomplished singer songwriters especially in songs like "Contact" and "Cattails". Elsewhere, "Strange" and "Orange" provide a backing that seems more upbeat on the surface, yet the varied vocal technique of Adrianne Lenker, ranging from a whisper to a vulnerable bellow keeps us firmly captivated. The album really shines through when it reaches for slightly louder soundscapes, best heard on "Terminal Paradise" and "Jenni" (with the latter reminding us of "Washer" by Slint). All in all, U.F.O.F. will be a record that entrances you with its subtle yet haunting charm.