Review
Whoa, hold onto your headphones, folks! Caroline Polachek's 'Pang' is a wild ride through the electro-indie wonderland. This 2019 debut solo album is like a sonic rollercoaster - 14 tracks of pure, unadulterated Polachek magic.
Ever heard of Chairlift? That was Caroline's old gig. Now she's flying solo, and boy, is she soaring! 'Pang' is this dreamy mix of downtempo vibes and left-field grooves that'll make your brain do backflips. Songs like 'So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings' are catchy as hell, while 'Ocean of Tears' is like diving into a sea of sound.
Caroline's not just singing; she's pouring her heart out on every track. Love, fear, self-discovery - it's all there, raw and real. And the production? *chef's kiss* She's got some heavy hitters on board - Danny L Harle, A. G. Cook, Daniel Nigro. It's polished but weird in the best way possible. Critics went nuts for this album, and can you blame them? It's pop, but make it art. Pure Caroline brilliance! - Wynter
Artist Bio
Caroline Polachek is a singer, songwriter, and producer originally from Connecticut and now based in New York. She first became known as a co-founder of the indie pop band Chairlift in the late 2000s before launching a solo career, releasing music across indie pop, synth-pop, and avant-pop genres. Her solo albums, including Pang (2019) and Desire, I Want To Turn Into You (2023), have drawn critical praise and featured viral tracks like “So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings.” Polachek has co-written for other artists, such as Beyoncé, and collaborated with names like Charli XCX, Christine and the Queens, and Blood Orange. Her sound often draws comparisons to artists like Grimes, FKA twigs, and Robyn.
