Steven Moses
Holy heck. Mitski starts out this song shyly, from the audible reverby clicktrack left in the mix, to the unsure "hmm" that sounds like she's making sure she starts singing in the right key. The chorus opens up to one of the most assuredly heartwrenching professions of unrequited love ever put to record, complete with biting observations about race in the 21st century.
Kyoto & Garden Song are wondrous
Punisher, a sparkling gem stone
ICU, powerful, sweeping
This is not glitter pop. Its complex, layered, & elegant.
Renaissance genius altupliftingfan