St. Vincent: Strange Mercy

St. Vincent
Strange Mercy
4AD Records [2011]









Fire Note Says: Third record Strange Mercy is another gem in the St. Vincent catalog!

Album Review:
Strange Mercy is the third record from Annie Clark's St. Vincent and it once again presents a mesmerizing piece of musical art. It is a record that holds an earthy gracefulness on each song as each of the album's 11 tracks possess a multitude of dimensions and depth. This automatically makes repeat listens a must because there is just too much to catch on one spin. This dynamic starts immediately on opening track "Chloe In The Afternoon", as Clark's flawless vocals are surrounded with crashing drums, swirling backgrounds and a driving riff. This strong interlaced guitar work continues throughout Strange Mercy, which gives the record a creative edge while using Clark's voice as part of the arsenal always works well, like when the big hook explodes out of "Cheerleader" it brings the song to life. Moments like this happen all over Strange Mercy, as St. Vincent offers electro-jazz, fuzz feedback, and simple pop to make other tracks memorable. St. Vincent has already been established as an artist to consistently respect but now the excellent Strange Mercy presents the statement loud and clear that St Vincent is an artist that should be followed!

Key Tracks: "Cheerleader", "Northern Lights", "Cruel"

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-Reviewed by Christopher Anthony