“Songs” by Adrianne Lenker was released in October 2020, but did not become popular until late 2022/early 2023. It became popular mostly because of a song on the album titled “Not a Lot, Just Forever,” which talks about being close to someone and tied to them.
She is the lead singer of the band “Big Thief.” They now have five studio albums and have been making music since 2016. They are still making music now. This helped her boost her solo music. She has five studio albums and three EPs. Lenker has been making music since 2006 and is still making music.
Her main genre is indie folk, and this album is in that genre. The opening song is “Two Reverse.” This song talks about not being able to see past mistakes and just wanting to be with a person. “Tell me lies / I wanna see your eyes” are lyrics describing that Lenker wants to be with someone and talk to them no matter what.
The last song on the album is “My Angel” which is a most instrumental song. The words to the song do not come in until later in the song. It sounds kind of like a lullaby that would be sung to a baby. The repeated line through the song like something is being promised to a baby. Even though the song sounds like a loving song to a baby, it is about falling off a cliff. This song gives very sad emotions and a yearning for a happy ending, but sadly, the song and the album end.
Overall, I give this album a ten out of ten. It was terrific. I recommend it to anyone wanting to get into Adrianne Lenker. This is an amazing intro album.