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Carly Rae Jepsen: Pop's Cult Hero Diversifies Sounds
31 Aug
Summary
- Album explores 1980s pop sounds, diversifying Jepsen's musical portfolio.
- Features collaborations with Rostam, highlighting unique production elements.
- The Loneliest Time offers a mix of familiar charm and new experimental ideas.
Carly Rae Jepsen's fifth album, The Loneliest Time, diversifies her established portfolio of 1980s pop sounds. The album showcases Jepsen's characteristic knack for heartfelt lyrics set to effervescent synth melodies.
While the album explores various sonic paths, including maximalist camp and softer easy listening, it largely avoids proposing a singular aesthetic. Instead, Jepsen earmarks distinct ideas within familiar territory.
Notable tracks include "Western Wind," a collaboration with Rostam featuring conga rhythms and elemental themes, recalling his work on other artists' standout singles. Rostam also contributes to "Go Find Yourself or Whatever," a ballad with a touch of snark.
Despite a rigorous process of selecting from over a hundred song ideas, some tracks feel hastily assembled, like "Talking to Yourself." Others, such as "Sideways," showcase Jepsen's signature lovestruck sentimentality without fully developed bridges.
