Big Time
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HYPRK
Reviewed 2022-10-25
Reviewed 2022-10-25
Lush indie rock with a country twang. This sixth studio album from Asheville singer-songwriter Angel Olson, whose previous releases have gotten quite a bit of play on KZSU. Full of tender songwriting and expertly produced by Jonathan Wilson (of Laurel Canyon revival fame). This release was coupled with a 28-min film, which pairs perfectly with its cinematic atmosphere. All songs FCC Clean.
RIYL: Sharon Van Etten, Jessica Pratt, Weyes Blood, Snail Mail
TRY: 3, 5, 7
(1.) (4:36) Steady galloping country with twinkly percussion. Builds in intensity
(2.) (4:07) Lead single, warm romantic ballad with a big sing-songy chorus. Great slide guitar elements
(*3.) (3:53) Slow, melancholic chamber pop. Varied percussion, sumptuous strings and a bit of organ
(4.) (4:20) Sparse piano ballad with a touch of acoustic guitar. Great vocals
(*5.) (3:37) Breathy vocals. Moving, cinematic love song with gentle piano and sweeping strings
(6.) (5:07) Fiery, acoustic, with lonely echoed piano
(*7.) (6:24) Smooth country rock with excellent vocals
(8.) (5:25) Expertly layered. Piano, horns, and nice varied percussion. Lots of loud/quiet/loud swells
(9.) (4:31) Cinematic with lush strings
(10.) (4:43) Wandering outro. “Chasing the sun” driving music, soundtrack feel, etc.
RIYL: Sharon Van Etten, Jessica Pratt, Weyes Blood, Snail Mail
TRY: 3, 5, 7
(1.) (4:36) Steady galloping country with twinkly percussion. Builds in intensity
(2.) (4:07) Lead single, warm romantic ballad with a big sing-songy chorus. Great slide guitar elements
(*3.) (3:53) Slow, melancholic chamber pop. Varied percussion, sumptuous strings and a bit of organ
(4.) (4:20) Sparse piano ballad with a touch of acoustic guitar. Great vocals
(*5.) (3:37) Breathy vocals. Moving, cinematic love song with gentle piano and sweeping strings
(6.) (5:07) Fiery, acoustic, with lonely echoed piano
(*7.) (6:24) Smooth country rock with excellent vocals
(8.) (5:25) Expertly layered. Piano, horns, and nice varied percussion. Lots of loud/quiet/loud swells
(9.) (4:31) Cinematic with lush strings
(10.) (4:43) Wandering outro. “Chasing the sun” driving music, soundtrack feel, etc.
Recent airplay
Ghost On
Phone Scam — Mar 04, 2025
This Is How It Works
Hanging in the Boneyard — Nov 02, 2024
All the Flowers
Run-Away Radio — Apr 06, 2023
This Is How It Works
Hanging In The Boneyard — Apr 03, 2023
Big Time
Traditions — Mar 30, 2023
All The Good Times
Traditions — Mar 23, 2023
Charting
2023-01-20 — 2023-03-24
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Mar 26 | 2 |
| Mar 19 | 2 |
| Mar 12 | 1 |
| Feb 26 | 2 |
| Feb 19 | 4 |
| Feb 12 | 3 |
| Feb 5 | 5 |
| Jan 29 | 6 |
Track listing
| 1. | All The Good Times | ||
| 2. | Big Time | ||
| 3. | Dream Thing | ||
| 4. | Ghost On | ||
| 5. | All the Flowers | ||
| 6. | Right Now | ||
| 7. | This Is How It Works | ||
| 8. | Go Home | ||
| 9. | Through The Fires | ||
| 10. | Chasing the Sun |