Why this album works
'Poison Season' received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise from outlets like Pitchfork and The Guardian, highlighting its cinematic scope and lyrical sophistication. The album contributed to the revival of interest in sophisticated pop music, influencing subsequent artists and movements within the indie genre.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments introspective lyrics for deep thinking gradual development throughout the album
- Context
- Released in 2015, 'Poison Season' marked Destroyer's seventh studio album, arriving after the critically acclaimed 'Kaputt' (2011). This album found Dan Bejar continuing to evolve his sound, exploring more expansive arrangements while retaining his signature lyrical depth. At this point, Bejar was firmly established as a distinctive voice in indie pop, further solidifying his artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shawn Mendes· Barenaked Ladies· Carly Rae Jepsen· Shania Twain· Justin Bieber· The Tragically Hip· Nickelback· The Weeknd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Times Square, Poison Season I 2:33
- 2 Dream Lover Standout 3:48
- 3 Forces From Above Standout 5:51
- 4 Hell 3:17
- 5 The River 3:35
- 6 Girl in a Sling 3:04
- 7 Times Square 4:11
- 8 Archer on the Beach 4:56
- 9 Midnight Meet the Rain Standout 3:24
- 10 Solace's Bride 3:43
- 11 Bangkok 5:14
- 12 Sun in the Sky 5:33
- 13 Times Square, Poison Season II 3:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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