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#35 | Julien Baker | Little Oblivions
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According to Jeremy Levine: “Simply put, Little Oblivions is a more complex take on the shattering honesty that defines (Baker’s debut album) Sprained Ankle. We’re no longer just dealing with how much that stuff hurts. We’re dealing with what it means.Maybe, then, the most interesting thing about Little Oblivions is that it gets us to stop thinking about Julien Baker. Surrounding her voice with more sound turns the spotlight away from her, which helps you realize that Little Oblivions isn’t interested in you understanding someone else’s pain. The problems that define Little Oblivions, these coping mechanisms and avoidance tactics, are part of every person’s life. These songs are already about you.” [Read the Full Review]

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