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Whole New Mess

Angel Olsen · 2020

42 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · traditional folk music

Raw and intimate, Angel Olsen's songs capture vulnerability through sparse instrumentation and haunting melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raw emotional vulnerability throughout
  • wave-like pacing with contrasts
  • intimate moments for quiet reflection
  • haunting melodies for solitude
  • short tracks for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat energy
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2020, 'Whole New Mess' is Angel Olsen's third studio album, following her critically acclaimed 'All Mirrors.' At this point in her career, Olsen was navigating a transition in sound, moving from lush orchestration to a more stripped-back approach that highlights her emotional depth. This album serves as a companion piece to its predecessor, reflecting on themes of heartache and resilience.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Whole New Mess 3:42
  • 2 Too Easy (Bigger Than Us) 2:32
  • 3 (New Love) Cassette 2:50
  • 4 (We Are All Mirrors) 2:36
  • 5 (Summer Song) 4:09
  • 6 Waving, Smiling 3:52
  • 7 Tonight (Without You) 4:01
  • 8 Lark Song 6:30
  • 9 Impasse (Workin’ for the Name) 3:48
  • 10 Chance (Forever Love) 5:29
  • 11 What It Is (What It Is) 2:36

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