Review
Let's talk about Lykke Li's 'Wounded Rhymes,' shall we? This 2011 release is like a moody, brooding cousin to her debut - all grown up and ready to throw down. Björn Yttling from Peter, Bjorn & John hopped in the producer's chair, and together they cooked up this sonic cocktail that's equal parts 60s folk, doo-wop, and 80s new wave, with a splash of Europop for good measure.
Li's voice? It's like she swallowed a storm cloud and learned to channel it through her vocal cords. On tracks like 'Unrequited Love' and 'Sadness Is a Blessing,' she's serving up heartache with a side of vengeance that'll leave you feeling like you just got dumped in the best possible way. And don't even get me started on 'I Follow Rivers' - that track's got hooks for days.
The production on this thing is wild. We're talking syncopated handclaps, drums that sound like they're having an existential crisis, and arrangements that go from lush to sparse faster than you can say "indie pop." Critics were all over this album like white on rice, praising Li for evolving her sound into something that's equal parts gripping and emotionally complex. It's the kind of record that makes you want to dance and cry at the same time - and honestly, what more could you ask for? - Bo
