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New Music Friday: The best releases out Oct. 6
Oct 6, 2023
On this episode, the hosts delve into the mysterious release of Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist's 'Voir Dire' album. They praise Sufjan Stevens' new album for its beauty and discuss the breakup themes and artist's health condition. They also highlight the unique voice and ghostly bluesy feel of Jolie Holland's new album and mention other notable releases in a lightning round.
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- Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist's collaborative album, Voir Deer, explores themes of growth, maturity, and coming of age through relaxed style and minimal sample-based production.
- Sufjan Stevens' new album, Javelin, combines elements of experimentation and ambient music with a vulnerable and personal narrative, touching on themes of loss, reflection, and overcoming challenges.
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Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist's Collaboration: Voir Deer
Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist have released a collaborative album called Voir Deer. The album was initially shrouded in mystery, with a limited release on Gala Music and rumors of it being hidden on YouTube. The collaboration between Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist is a natural fit, with their similar impacts on underground hip-hop. Earl's relaxed style and Alchemist's minimal sample-based production complement each other. The album explores themes of growth, maturity, and coming of age, as well as introspective and personal lyrics.
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