11100011 by Asian Glow
4URMIND by Splitter
The Human Fear by Franz Ferdinand
Perverts by Ethel Cain
Anchor Chains, Plane Motors & Train Whistles by Skydaddy
EUSEXUA by FKA twigs
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In many ways I think that currently FKA twigs is one of the most interesting musical acts out there. She's experimental, she's mixing performance art with her music, she's playing around with pop, there is a lot going on. I always go into listening to a new album from her with a bit of skepticism. On a 12 track album there is a chance she'll have 3 really good tracks, but then be so experimental with the rest that I end up cooling on the album as a whole. She is someone who I would label as an artist first, but it has served her well as she's a good artist and she has grown in popularity.
EUSXUA is an interesting album. It combines all those components I discussed having some of the most pop moments I've ever heard from her. It's 11 tracks and there is consistency in the vibe and the sound of the album. Twigs can be an abstract lyricist and so if you want to get to the meaning of the album or some songs it does take some time and thought. She has moments that are not abstract and of course in many ways these are the songs I'm most drawn to, like Perfect Stranger a complete rip off of early 00's Kylie Minogue.
FKA twigs is now 37 years old and I would say her age really shows in this album. What she is exploring on the album I find to be things that I could have related to very well in my late 30's. You are still young enough that you want to have moments where you feel lost in the moment at a club, you are old enough that you have regrets about how you handled yourself when you were younger, there are relationships you've had that weren't so good for you, there is a frustration with still feeling so young when you feel like you should be old enough to be different.
FKA twigs is never going to make it an easy journey, but I do think it is worth it with this album as I think it's the best work she's done. There is something to all 11 tracks on the album. I find that there are times I get frustrated with the experimentation of her music, but I accept that this is part of doing business with FKA twigs.
If you want to take a deep dive into some modern music that is also playing around with some old influences then give this album a listen.
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