Laurel Hell

by Mitski

Laurel Hell cover art

Driven heavily by 1980s synth-pop and new wave textures, the record examines the fraught, often parasitic relationship between an artist and their audience. The production marks a stark contrast to her guitar-driven earlier work, utilizing upbeat, dance-oriented instrumentals to mask deeply cynical observations about commercial expectations.

Genres

  • Art Pop
  • Synthpop
  • New Wave

Tracklist

  1. Valentine, Texas
  2. Working for the Knife
  3. Stay Soft
  4. Everyone
  5. Heat Lightning
  6. The Only Heartbreaker
  7. Love Me More
  8. There's Nothing Left for You
  9. Should've Been Me
  10. I Guess
  11. That's Our Lamp