Here in the Pitch

by Jessica Pratt

Here in the Pitch cover art

On 'Here in the Pitch', Jessica Pratt expands her signature hypnagogic folk into a panoramic, studio-rich sound, layering her intricate guitar work and distinctive vocals with a sophisticated palette of Mellotron, orchestral percussion, and keyboards. The album's production conjures a hazy, noir-tinged atmosphere inspired by the dark side of the Californian dream, with its nine songs balancing lushly arranged hooks against themes of melancholy and weird optimism. This results in a meticulously constructed work that feels both timeless and sonically ambitious, marking a significant evolution from her sparser acoustic beginnings.

Genres

  • Singer-Songwriter
  • Contemporary Folk

Tracklist

  1. Life Is
  2. Better Hate
  3. World on a String
  4. Get Your Head Out
  5. By Hook or by Crook
  6. Nowhere It Was
  7. Empires Never Know
  8. Glances
  9. The Last Year