{"product_id":"big-thief-masterpiece-cd","title":"Big Thief – Masterpiece Music CD","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relix-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig Thief – Masterpiece (Music CD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand New, Factory Sealed \u0026amp; Ready to Ship Fast from the U.S.!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the raw emotion, intimate storytelling, and beautifully unpolished sound of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig Thief – Masterpiece (Music CD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the critically acclaimed debut studio album from one of indie rock's most celebrated bands. Originally released on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay 27, 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, through Saddle Creek Records, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasterpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e introduced listeners to Big Thief's distinctive combination of indie rock, folk influences, expressive guitar work, and deeply personal songwriting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLed by the captivating voice and lyrical imagination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdrianne Lenker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Big Thief delivers an album filled with vulnerability, warmth, tension, and unforgettable melodies. From delicate acoustic passages to explosive electric guitar arrangements, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasterpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures the emotional intensity and musical chemistry that would become hallmarks of the band's sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're discovering Big Thief for the first time or expanding your collection of essential independent music, this CD deserves a place in your library.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Breakthrough Debut from Big Thief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormed in Brooklyn, New York, Big Thief emerged as one of the most compelling new voices in American indie rock during the mid-2010s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe band's original lineup featured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdrianne Lenker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on vocals and guitar, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuck Meek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on guitar, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Oleartchik\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on bass, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Krivchenia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on drums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir debut album, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasterpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, established the group's reputation for combining emotionally revealing lyrics with dynamic arrangements and an organic, live-band sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than relying on elaborate production, the album emphasizes the natural interaction between its musicians, allowing each song's emotional character to shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a recording that feels intimate and immediate, balancing moments of tenderness with powerful bursts of rock energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing the Unforgettable Title Track \"Masterpiece\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album opens with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Little Arrow,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a brief, intimate introduction that sets the stage for the emotional journey ahead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title track, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Masterpiece,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e quickly establishes the band's ability to combine memorable melodies with deeply personal storytelling. Its driving rhythm, expressive guitars, and Lenker's distinctive vocals make it one of the album's defining songs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther standout tracks include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Real Love,\" \"Paul,\" \"Humans,\" \"Velvet Ring,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Parallels.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Paul\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has become one of Big Thief's most beloved recordings, showcasing Lenker's gift for creating vivid emotional narratives through deceptively simple melodies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeanwhile, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Real Love\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e highlights the band's ability to move between quiet vulnerability and explosive musical intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the album, Big Thief explores complicated relationships, memory, longing, and the fragile beauty of human connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Beautiful Blend of Indie Rock and Folk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the defining qualities of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasterpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is its ability to combine the intimacy of folk songwriting with the energy of alternative rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdrianne Lenker's vocals move effortlessly between delicate whispers and emotionally charged performances, giving each song a deeply personal character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuck Meek's expressive guitar playing adds texture and unpredictability, while the rhythm section provides a natural foundation that allows the music to breathe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album's arrangements range from understated acoustic moments to distorted electric guitar passages, creating a sound that feels both timeless and unmistakably contemporary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFans of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eindie folk, alternative rock, singer-songwriter music, and emotionally driven guitar bands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will find plenty to appreciate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Beginning of an Extraordinary Musical Journey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasterpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marked the beginning of a remarkable 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Love,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Parallels,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this acclaimed 2016 debut captures the raw emotion, lyrical beauty, and musical chemistry that helped establish Big Thief as one of modern indie rock's most admired bands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're revisiting a favorite album or discovering the band's earliest recordings, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasterpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a rewarding addition to any music collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder your brand-new, factory-sealed Big Thief – Masterpiece Music CD today and enjoy fast shipping from the U.S.!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdrianne Lenker was already a solo artist with a devoted following when Big Thief formed in Brooklyn in 2015, but *Masterpiece* announced the band as something larger than any of its parts. Produced by Andrew Sarlo, the album established the raw, close-mic'd intimacy that would define Big Thief's sound and draw comparisons to the confessional folk lineage of the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Thief's music, rooted in the songs of Adrianne Lenker, paints in vivid tones \"the process of harnessing pain, loss, and love, while simultaneously letting go, looking into your own eyes through someone else's, and being okay with the inevitability of death,\" says Adrianne.Masterpiece, Big Thief's debut album, is filled with characters and visceral narratives, songs that pivot in the space of a few words. Adrianne's voice and guitar playing speak of rich emotional territory with grace and insight. In her words, the record tracks \"the masterpiece of existence, which is always folding into itself, people attempting to connect, to both shake themselves awake and to shake off the numbness of certain points in their life. The interpretations might be impressionistic or surrealistic, but they're grounded in simple things.\"Adrianne met longtime musical partner, guitarist and singer, Buck Meek, in Brooklyn, and they quickly formed a creative bond tempered by the experience of traveling and performing for months on end in old dive bars, yards, barns, and basements together. They recorded a pair of duo albums (A-Sides and B-Sides), and Adrianne showcased her songs on a solo album, Hours Were The Birds.Now, as a full rock and roll band, with Buck on guitar, Max Oleartchik on bass, and James Krivchenia on drums, they bring a steady wildness, giving the songs an even deeper layer of nostalgia. \"These guys feel like a pack of wolves at my back,\" says Adrianne, \"they make the songs howl and bark with a fierce tenderness that gives me courage.\"After spending last July in an old house that they turned into a studio on Lake Champlain with producer Andrew Sarlo, the resulting collection soars on what Big Thief fan Sharon Van Etten calls \"... a real journey, with intelligent stories and twist-and-turn melodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bt-autogen=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. Little Arrow\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. Masterpiece\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. Vegas\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. Real Love\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5. Interstate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e6. Lorraine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e7. Paul\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e8. Humans\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e9. Velvet Ring\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e10. Animals\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e11. Randy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e12. Parallels\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 191400056220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4ad\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.8.23\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"relix.shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67806983684338,"sku":"387419","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7018\/9810\/files\/Big-Thief-Masterpiece-With-Booklet-CD-2.png?v=1792504678","url":"https:\/\/discandvinyl.com\/products\/big-thief-masterpiece-cd","provider":"DiscandVinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}