Big Thief – Masterpiece

Masterpiece is the debut album by the American indie rock band Big Thief, released on May 27, 2016 by Saddle Creek Records . The album was written and recorded by the band’s core members Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek, Max Oleartchik, and James Krivchenia, with additional production by Andrew Sarlo .

The album is a collection of intimate and emotional songs that explore themes such as love, loss, trauma, and healing. The album showcases Lenker’s poetic and personal lyrics, which draw from her own experiences and observations. The album also features the band’s dynamic and organic sound, which blends elements of folk, rock, and country, creating a warm and raw musical atmosphere .

The album contains some of the band’s most well-known and acclaimed songs, such as “Masterpiece”, “Paul”, and “Real Love”, which were all released as singles and received positive reviews from critics . The album also features some of the band’s most delicate and vulnerable tracks, such as “Lorraine”, “Parallels”, and “Velvet Ring”, which showcase Lenker’s expressive and captivating voice .

Masterpiece was a critical success, earning praise from critics for its honesty, authenticity, and beauty . The album was also nominated for the Best Alternative Music Album at the 59th Grammy Awards in 2017 . The album has since been regarded as one of the best debut albums of the 2010s by various publications and websites, such as Pitchfork, Stereogum, and Paste .