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
Artist Bio
Mitski is a Japanese-American singer-songwriter who started releasing music in 2012 while studying studio composition at SUNY Purchase. Now based in the US, she gained recognition for her heartfelt lyricism and genre-crossing approach, blending indie rock, lo-fi, alternative, and art pop across a series of acclaimed albums like *Be the Cowboy* and *Puberty 2*. Her songs such as "Nobody" and "Working for the Knife" have gone viral online, and she has contributed to soundtracks as well as collaborated with artists including Katie Gavin. Mitski signed with the indie label Dead Oceans after self-releasing her first two albums, and her music is often compared to artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Sharon Van Etten, and St. Vincent. Throughout her career, she has been praised for her vulnerable storytelling and has developed a dedicated following within the indie scene.
