Traditional Techniques

The former Pavement frontman pivots sharply from his recent electronic experiments into incredibly warm, acoustic-driven psychedelic folk. Utilizing unique instrumentation like the Afghan rabab and massive 12-string guitars, the record feels both deeply rooted in global 1960s folk traditions and distinctly tied to his signature sarcastic slacker-rock lyricism. It was highly praised as a remarkably relaxed and melodic late-career highlight.