Sharon van etten remind me tomorrow lyrics12/25/2023 ![]() ![]() This adds a sense of foreboding to each track, embedding the lyrics with extra gravitas. ![]() Throughout the record, the pair place reliance on a vintage Jupiter 4 synth (borrowed from actor Michael Cera no less). His creativity and expertise with electronic sounds as well as his desire to experiment fits perfectly with Van Etten’s vision for the record. The new sonic approach is due to Van Etten joining up with renowned producer John Congleton (St Vincent, John Grant). ‘Seventeen’ which sees a reflective Van Etten addressing a younger version of herself as she approaches her first pregnancy “I see you so uncomfortably alone, I wish I could show you how much you've grown." The resulting track is both a moving and captivating highlight on the record. This confessional writing leads to some truly powerful moments, Van Etten’s a storyteller so she’s able to effortlessly paint images inside your mind. Van Etten is a confessional lyricist with the talent of knowing when to hold back on the details just enough to leave you with a sense of mystique and intrigue. From the very opening line, I was hooked “Sitting at the bar, I told you everything – you said ‘holy shit, you almost died’”. Like always it is Van Etten’s incredible lyricism. It's not the new synth embraced melodies and intricate production that immediately grabs you though. ![]() ‘Remind Me Tomorrow’ feels like a defining record and showcases why Van Etten is one such great artist. Despite a rather sharp turn towards the electronic, a far call from her folkier roots. A great artist does it naturally over a period of time. All of this whilst also finding time to dramatically embrace a new musical style on her fifth record.Įvery artist knows they need to adapt, to not just stay relevant, but to keep themselves creatively engaged. In the interim between 2014’s ‘Are We There’ and this month’s ‘Remind Me Tomorrow’ Van Etten has become a mother, returned to school for a psychology degree and featured in Netflix’s ‘The OA’. In Sharon Van Etten’s case, it has been anything but. When most artists take a significant break between records, its to refresh and recharge. ![]()
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