PERFUME GENIUS - Too Bright (10th Anniversary Edition) - Vinyl (LP)
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PERFUME GENIUS
Too Bright (10th Anniversary Edition)
Matador
limited clear vinyl LP Cat: OLE 1028LPRel: 23 Sep 24
Indie/Alternative Side 1 - Track 1. I Decline Side 1 - Track 2. Queen Side 1 - Track 3. Fool Side 1 - Track 4. No Good Side 1 - Track 5. My Body Side 1 - Track 6. Don't Let Them In Side 2 - Track 1. Grid Side 2 - Track 2. Longpig Side 2 - Track 3. I'm A Mother Side 2 - Track 4. Too Bright Side 2 - Track 5. All Along
Too Bright, released in 2014, marks a daring evolution for Perfume Genius, the moniker of Seattle's Mike Hadreas. Departing from the sparse, piano-driven melodies of his earlier work, this album dives into raw, unfiltered emotion and experimentation. Hadreas channels a simmering rage that has been growing since childhood, resulting in an album that is both audacious and quixotic. Collaborating with Adrian Utley of Portishead and featuring John Parish, Too Bright navigates a transformative path reminiscent of Kate Bush's The Dreaming or Scott Walker's Tilt. It balances pure songwriting with bold, avant-garde explorations. The album's soundscape shifts from delicate and introspective to powerful and defiant, reflecting Hadreas' internal struggle and emerging confidence. Tracks like 'Queen' are full of newfound boldness, combining anthemic choruses with provocative lyrics, while others maintain a haunting beauty. Too Bright is a standout in Hadreas' discography and is a pivotal moment of his artistic growth. Ten years on, it still pushes boundaries and confronts personal demons, solidifying it's place as a visionary album in contemporary music.
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