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Big Thief's 'Capacity': Trauma Turned Folk Rock Gold
30 Sep
Summary
- Sophomore album 'Capacity' explores family history and trauma.
- Singer Adrianne Lenker's personal experiences shape the record.
- The album finds catharsis in themes of death and abuse.
Big Thief's second album, 'Capacity,' intricately weaves tales of family history and personal trauma into a delicate folk rock soundscape. The Brooklyn-based quartet, led by singer-guitarist Adrianne Lenker, transforms challenging memories into a cathartic release on this record.
Lenker's lyrics on 'Capacity' explore profound themes, including death, domestic abuse, and intense romantic experiences. The album's centerpiece, "Mythological Beauty," recounts a childhood accident and empathizes with her mother's fear, with Lenker's voice and the instrumentation building to a breaking point.
The record's concept of containing opposing forces is illustrated by its cover art, featuring Lenker as an infant held by her uncle, evoking a sense of self-reflection. This duality is also present in Lenker's lyrics, exploring the interplay between past and present selves.
