Tune-Yards’ new album, Better Dreaming, represents a vibrant exploration of vulnerability and strength. Merrill Garbus, in collaboration with Nate Brenner, emphasizes themes of survival and personal expression. By infusing Afro-pop rhythms into an engaging sound palette, the album contrasts with Garbus's earlier works that tackled racial themes with a restrained approach. This time, the music is more outward-focused, inviting listeners to dance while processing political and personal issues. Garbus's powerful vocals drive this energetic album home, urging listeners to embrace their voices and emotions in the process.
"Watch me survive another heartbreak," Garbus intones sweetly, before belting her way through a rousing chorus and a middle eight of sheer vocal force.
Better Dreaming feels like her fullest expression of that idea; her voice sounds more full-bodied than ever as she urges you to 'sing yourself into existence'.
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