Julia Holter’s latest record is a dream of an album. I saw one commenter on NPR call it “one of the best of the past decade,” which might be a little hyperbolic, but it’s certainly one of the most enticing.
Fans of Holter will find her a little more laid-back here, less rollicking and rock ’n’ rolling and more reflective. Her voice suits this perfectly.
The icing on the cake is the production, which is densely layered and full of subtle intricacies. On my fifth listen, I was noticing things I hadn’t heard before. Holter’s voice is distracting as anything, like a more authentic Enya, so sometimes it’s difficult to even notice the rest of the experience supporting her. But everything about this record is top notch.