All Born Screaming

by St. Vincent

Overall was definitely a fan of 3/4 of this record. "Hell is Near" through "Big Time Nothing" did a great job of being playful with many signature sounds of rock, from NIN vibes on "Broken Man" to a more current post-punk sound on "Bit Time Nothing". However, enter the back half of the record and pace slows down, relying on the strength of her lyricism alone, which makes them much more hit-or-miss than the days of Strange Mercy. Definitely satisfied overall with her musical and personal exploration on this record. Very solid.