hazel's
#albumoftheday #4black dresses - love and affection for stupid little bitches
this album is, in my opinion, black dresses at their most emotionally vulnerable, save for maybe laughingfish. the tracklist includes some of the most aggressive and noisy moments in their whole discography, juxtaposed with lo-fi pop anthems and some incredibly touching and vulnerable moments, both sonically and lyrically. it feels like devi and ada working at their most synergistic, as a band, a collective rather than individuals. the lyrics deal extensively with both fear and love, giving the album a bittersweet feeling. the synths on the album are beautiful, and the vocals include some of both devi's and ada's best performances - the use of autotune especially is really unique and innovative on this album, and it feels like a masterclass in pop songwriting, an aggressive industrial album, and a touching confession of love all in one.
'dead girls dry each other's eyes, and pretend for a while that we're still alive'