Blight

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On 'Blight', The Antlers shifts its lyrical focus to ecological unease, with Peter Silberman abandoning metaphor for direct commentary on climate change and the passive destruction of convenience. The album is defined by musical restraint and hushed, minimalist arrangements, using sparse piano, ambient textures, and Silberman's often whispered falsetto to create an intimate yet unsettling atmosphere. The production, handled by Silberman, enhances this quiet devastation, resulting in a stark and emotionally charged record that balances its bleak subject matter with exquisitely crafted, atmospheric soundscapes.