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Adrianne Lenker Of Big Thief On 'abysskiss' And How Songs Can Heal

In the last two years, Big Thief has released two stunning records. Now, the band's singer and songwriter Adrianne Lenker has a new album of her own that is hushed, introspective and potent.

My No. 1 album for 2017 was Big Thief's In 2016 their album was in my top five. So when I heard that Adrianne Lenker, Big Thief's singer and songwriter, had a new solo record, I was all ears.

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