What makes Hunger of the Pine by alt-J notable?

'Hunger of the Pine' received widespread acclaim, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart and garnering a nomination for the Mercury Prize. The lead single notably samples Miley Cyrus's '4x4,' which sparked conversations about genre blending and intertextuality in contemporary music. Released in 2014, 'Hunger of the Pine' marked alt-J's return with their second album, following their critically acclaimed debut 'An Awesome Wave.' This album saw them exploring more experimental sounds while still maintaining their unique blend of art rock and folktronica, positioning them firmly within the indie music scene at that time.