Famous for its sultry, menacing woodwind riff and sparse, snapping percussion, "Easy" relies entirely on minimalism and headroom.
The record features contributions from independent music royalty, including Sufjan Stevens , Chris Thile (Punch Brothers), Peter Silberman (The Antlers), and yMusic. Track-by-Track Audiophile Analysis: The FLAC Advantage Son Lux - Lanterns -2013- -FLAC-
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Includes Chris Thile (mandolin), Peter Silberman of The Antlers, and Lily & Madeleine . Critical Reception 2013 was the twilight of the iTunes download era
Unlike the band’s later work (including their Oscar-nominated scoring for Everything Everywhere All at Once ), Lanterns exists in a unique, hybridized space. Tracks like "Alternate World," "Easy," and "Lost It to Trying" juxtapose fragile pianos with jarring, dystopian electronics. The album features the haunting vocals of Lorde’s collaborator (and Son Lux bandmate) Rafiq Bhatia, alongside Lott’s own layered, distorted voice.
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