Big Thief’s musical career began with heart-wrenchingly miserable songs. These depressing songs (often accompanied by uncomfortable sexual imagery) and the band’s mastery of the folk genre became what they were primarily known for. Over their career, the band’s growth has consisted of trying to find a new way to define their music and themselves, to capture more joy in their songs.

Their newest studio album, Double Infinity , is full of joy. Big Thief has finally reached a point in their journey where they are making happy music. Unfortunately, though, the band has also lost something in making this shift. While it’s exciting to see Big Thief complete such a thorough renovation of their sound, the music itself is somewhat boring. There is a certain driving force present in their earlier

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