The Execution of All Things

by

Rilo Kiley

?? actually flawless album. the odd thing is that i've listened to it [jumps to last.fm] uhhh literally at least 90 times before 2016, so then definitely over 100 times since then. and i have never really thought of it as one of my "favorite albums" if that topic comes up! or even had strong feelings or opinions about it beyond "i like it :)"

but this monday i put it on, and all the joy and grief of it hit me at once. it's so gentle and humorous and pained, and never, ever gives in to cynicism. which is so important to me!! it's like… dark earnest. an album for loss and letting go and not simply going through it but getting through it. so i've come around to the strong feelings on it, actually. genuinely a healing record, and a forever favorite.