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[ By Fernando Rivera Rodríguez ]

TODAY: BIG THIEF

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR AND BELOVED FATHER.

Review: “Big Thief - Cattails”

Hello my friends. I want to talk about two events that happened the same day and were very sad and strange for me. First of all, unfortunately, my father passed away on November 11, just the same day of my Birthday and exactly one week ago. Secondly I´m in the need to show all my gratitude for your kind regards and signs of affection on my birthday. Thank you very much for thinking in me and showing all your love. As you know I never talk about my private life and my goal is to write Music articles and share them with all of you. But this time I think is important to mention my Dad´s loss because he was a great human being and I feel blessed to have been his son, always teaching me to do the right thing and to be honest. He is now in God´s Heaven and is very rewarding because he is taking care of my family and me. Also it´s important to say he died the same day of my birth date. Some friends tell me it means that my father wanted to thank me, give me a tribute or just love. In honour of my father I wanna dedicate him an incredible and gorgeous song I love so much and that he also liked. This theme is "Cattails" by BIG THIEF extracted from their masterpiece album "U.F.O.F." (2019 - 4AD RECORDS) with awesome reviews from critics and fans. This album is a serious contender to be one of the best records of the year. I have chosen "Cattails" because is a peaceful, nostalgic and joyful song that represents the perfect vibe for this difficult moment and somehow creates a relaxing environment and softens the pain. On the other side is the best song of the album showing delightful arrangements full of sonic details and an amazing aura. For sure it´s one of my favourite songs this year and I highly recommend it.

BIG THIEF´s third album is the first one to be released by the mythical 4AD RECORDS label. The band comes from Brooklyn, New York and the members are ADRIANNE LENKER (vocals and guitars), BUCK MEEK (guitars and backing vocals), MAX OLEARTCHIK (bass) and JAMES KRIVCHENIA (drums).

All the songs on this magnificent album are great on their own and I will name some like the opener "Contact", "U.F.O.F", the song that gives name the album, "Orange", "Century", "Strange", Betsy", "Terminal Paradise", "Jenni", etc. These are pastoral anthems wrapped in an exquisite Folk-Psychedelic atmosphere elaborated with a high sensitivity where we can appreciate the wonderful and delicate voice and whispers of ADRIANNE LENKER, the frontwoman and composer. It reminds me the best early years of R.E.M. (I.R.S. RECORDS), 10,000 MANIACS, MAZZY STAR, JUDY COLLINS, FLEET FOXES, JONI MITCHELL, ANGEL OLSEN, Kramies, THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH, COWBOY JUNKIES, BON IVER, etc. Amazing news are that Big Thief has recorded their fourth album this year entitled "Two Hands" (2019 - 4AD RECORDS) and it´s as great as "U.F.O.F". Thanks so much my friends for your regards and great feelings!!!...

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