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Albumism’s 50 Best Albums of 2018 | #40: Laura Veirs’ ‘The Lookout’

November 28, 2018 Albumism Staff

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#40
Laura Veirs
| The Lookout
Raven Marching Band

According to Liz Itkowski: “Laura Veirs has been quietly churning out albums for the past 20 years. The Lookout, a beautiful example of her subtly perfect modern folk, is a rich addition to her prolific oeuvre. As always, the production, a collaboration between Veirs and her husband Tucker Martine, sparkles with delicate and wry touches. It is a method that reflects intimacy in sound.

Listening to a Laura Veirs album imparts a maternal feeling. She wraps you in the warm hug of her voice. She creates a personal experience without giving away too much of herself. Her songs are not confessional, but heartfelt. The music feels measured and careful, not a single note wasted. That maternal image—Mother Earth, a creator, a mom of four—is always present throughout The Lookout.”

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