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Lala Lala's New Album: Hazy Release or Numbing Repetition?
27 Feb
Summary
- Album explores themes of escape and putting down roots in Los Angeles.
- Production features cloaks of reverb and breathy, obscured vocals.
- A rare moment of release occurs with a soaring drone and cinematic realization.
Lillie West, also known as Lala Lala, has released her fourth album, 'Heaven 2,' her first for the Sub Pop label. The album, produced by Melina Duterte, delves into themes of escape and the struggle to settle down, despite West finding a home in Los Angeles.
'Heaven 2' is characterized by its hazy, mid-tempo soundscapes, often cloaked in reverb and featuring breathy, obscured vocals. While the album can sometimes feel claustrophobic and repetitive, it offers moments of introspection and rare release. A standout track features an earthy saxophone and metallic electronics, while the closing track presents a cinematic realization about embracing the present.
The album showcases West's lyrical exploration of self-doubt and the desire for departure, set against a backdrop of atmospheric production. Despite the overarching sense of uncertainty, a pivotal moment of clarity emerges, offering a glimpse of connection and a desire to begin anew.
