Review: Sharon Van Etten is in her most collaborative phase yet. Having made a name for herself as a solo artist on the ever-reliable Jagjaguwar label, we're now seeing the band put front right and centre: The Attachment Theory are named on the record. "For the first time in my life I asked the band if we could just jam. Words that have never come out of my mouth - ever! But I loved all the sounds we were getting. I was curious what would happen?" says the 'Every Time The Sun Comes Up' hitmaker in a press release. The first single 'Afterlife' shoots like a dagger to the heart. It's electro-tinged gloom pop with swagger - an atmospheric triumph. Ultimately, the gushing response from fans bodes well for the record and Van Etten hammers home her reputation for being among the very best in the business at delivering sad bangers. There's a good chance this album will grace many albums of the year lists.
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