Review
"Retired from Sad, New Career in Business" is a striking exploration of Mitski's artistic evolution, blending the grandiosity of a 60-piece orchestra with the intimacy of electronic and found sounds. Expect a rich, captivating listening experience that jars the heartstrings with its inventive compositions. Since its 2013 release, this album remains a powerful showcase of Mitski’s songwriting prowess, marked by a dance between orchestral majesty and the raw, pared-back settings that let her emotive vocals shine.
From the get-go, "Goodbye, My Danish Sweetheart" pulls you into a world woven with haunting melodies and narratives that tug at the edges of your soul. Tracks like "Shame" delve into deep emotional corridors, exploring themes like self-doubt and belonging with a finesse that’s stark and strikingly honest—because who hasn’t felt like packing up their emotions and moving to a new psyche zip code now and then? Meanwhile, "Circle" and "Class of 2013," round out the album with reflective and bittersweet tones, offering a rich tapestry of sound and sentiment that's as complex as it is enjoyable. Whether you're a die-hard indie pop fan or a newcomer to Mitski's world, this album is a meeting point of lyrical depth and musical innovation that shouldn’t be missed. - Bianca
