Ripely Pine

Sound DNA

• Alt/Indie
• Indie Rock

• raw
• intense
• bohemian

About

Buzzing with raw, infectious energy, this debut by young singer/songwriter Lady Lamb the Beekeeper (a.k.a. Aly Spaltro) announces an exciting new voice in indie rock. Lurching from arresting full-bodied band arrangements to sparse DIY moxie, sometimes within the same song, this sprawling album holds nothing back. Its unpredictability is a major asset. “Bird Balloons” is forceful and frenzied, while the next track—the folky, banjo-driven “Regarding Ascending the Stairs”—is sweetly vulnerable. And so it goes for a full hour of music. Performing with emotional abandon, Spaltro employs vivid lyrical imagery and angular tempo shifts to keep listeners off-balance and engaged. “Aubergine” features a triumphant horn section, “You Are the Apple” is an exhilarating seven-minute thrill ride, and “Crane Your Neck” carefully builds to a galloping finish. Spaltro could have edited more closely without losing much, as some tracks meander longer than necessary. Yet it’s hard to fault her ambition and fearless experimentation. Overall, <i>Ripely Pine</i> is a dazzling and dramatic work.

via Apple Music

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