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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- raw emotional vulnerability throughout wave-like pacing with contrasts intimate moments for quiet reflection
- 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.
- If you like
- pop rock, traditional folk music
Whole New Mess is an album by Angel Olsen, released in 2020. Raw and intimate, Angel Olsen's songs capture vulnerability through sparse instrumentation and haunting melodies. 'Whole New Mess' received widespread critical acclaim, with many reviewers highlighting its emotional honesty and artistic evolution. It debuted at number 36 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidified Olsen's reputation as a significant voice in contemporary indie music. The album also sparked discussions around the themes of love and loss in relation to the pandemic's impact on personal relationships. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Whole New Mess sound like?
Raw and intimate, Angel Olsen's songs capture vulnerability through sparse instrumentation and haunting melodies. Rooted in pop rock and traditional folk music.
What makes Whole New Mess by Angel Olsen notable?
'Whole New Mess' received widespread critical acclaim, with many reviewers highlighting its emotional honesty and artistic evolution. It debuted at number 36 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidified Olsen's reputation as a significant voice in contemporary indie music. The album also sparked discussions around the themes of love and loss in relation to the pandemic's impact on personal relationships. 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.
Who is Whole New Mess for?
Whole New Mess works well if you're into raw emotional vulnerability throughout, wave-like pacing with contrasts and intimate moments for quiet reflection.
How many songs are on Whole New Mess?
Whole New Mess has 11 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Whole New Mess Standout 3:42
- 2 Too Easy (Bigger Than Us) 2:32
- 3 (New Love) Cassette Standout 2:50
- 4 (We Are All Mirrors) Standout 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
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
42 min 5 sec
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