Raisa K: Affectionately review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month
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Raisa K's debut album 'Affectionately' showcases a blend of intimate themes and scrappy production, drawing on her experience in the pop-not-pop group Good Sad Happy Bad. Enlisting collaborators like Mica Levi and Marc Pell, K explores the everyday realities of love and trust through simple melodies and candid lyrics. The album features 12 short tracks that range from confrontational vocals to more tender moments, showcasing a blend of soft hooks and industrial textures. Written in snatches during daily life, it captures a sense of messy intimacy and unpredictability.
Raisa K's 'Affectionately' captures the mundanity of love and tension with unembellished candor, using simple melodies and DIY production to create intimate moments.
The album features a blend of scrappy production and cosy, unsettling pop while enlisting contributions from key figures in K's musical circle.
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