These two albums are always there for me when I’m feeling down.
I know Sling gets quite a bit of hate, but I find it to have some of the best lyrics ever written. It’s the first album to ever make me cry! This album made me fall in love with Claire’s music. It has continued to be the album I go to when I am experiencing difficult things.
Static & Silence (along with the other two records by the Sundays) have stuck with me in ways I did not expect. I first heard their music during the pandemic and since then, they have been the backdrop for my life up until this point. I could talk about them All Day!!
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Trying to pick your favorite album for a year can be hard, but sentiment by claire rousay is one that cut deep. When I first found this record, I played it again and again. Just thinking about this record motivated me to put it on again.
Favorite tracks:
- lover’s spit plays in the background
- asking for it
Nov 23, 2024
The standout hits are Slugs (my song of the summer) and Yard (truly a song worth sitting and crying to).
I wouldn’t say they’re sad rock, but their songs are very reflective of past love / mistakes / recognizing your limits as a person / a long to change who you are; you can relate to the album regardless of where you’re at. They also have a little midwestern hint to their sound, and they sneak a harmonica & some banjo into Broadview, which is a nice little change of pace.
I like albums that make you feel things and this one brings a sense of understanding & acceptance whenever I listen to it. Like yes, I can relate to the feelings & the pain & regret in the songs, but they’re almost written (and meant to be listened to) from the other side, once you’ve made it through those life moments and can look back at them understanding how they’ve brought you to this very moment. That’s this album for me.
Apr 19, 2024
Here are three! Wildly different vibes here, sorry for the whiplash
Hospital Bracelet is Midwest emo, kinda angry, less romantic yearning. More like yearning for better things.
wished bone is ethereal. I had super intense fever dreams to this album one time. pollinate me and spring time lover still have the power to stop me dead in my tracks.
Medium Build just gets it. I listened to this album for the first time on a road trip to see the eclipse this last year and my partner was asleep in my lap. It made me tear up. Love love love
Feb 25, 2025
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Happy valentine’s day tehehe….consider this my valentine to my little crushes in my phone ♥
Feb 14, 2025
Sending mail is already magical as it is, but these stamps have taken it to a whole new level. Big fan.
Feb 3, 2025
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I don’t even care, I should probably delete instagram anyway but honestly it’s where I hoard my junk drawer of photos. I’ve got an emotional attachment and a need for attention. Do I embarrass myself through posts, yes but I feel free in doing so.
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