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First Listen: Big Thief, 'Capacity'

Capacity takes singer Adrianne Lenker to quieter and more private places, with an inward-facing sound to match her ever richer, altogether more intimate storytelling.
Big Thief's new album, <em>Capacity,</em> is out June 9.

In 's best-known song, the title track from last year's , singer-guitarist Adrianne Lenker sums up a lifelong relationship in just a few simple minutes. Shrouding her sweet voice in bold, blustery rock 'n' roll,

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