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Twin Plagues is the third studio album by Wednesday, an indie rock band from Asheville, North Carolina, released in 2021. Its guitar-heavy songs combine indie rock and shoegaze distortion with elements associated with country and Southern rock, while Karly Hartzman's lyrics focus on specific people, places, and unsettling everyday scenes. The album preceded the band's 2023 release Rat Saw God.
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What band made the album Twin Plagues?
Twin Plagues is the third studio album by Wednesday, an indie rock band from Asheville, North Carolina. The band is led by vocalist and guitarist Karly Hartzman. The album was released in 2021 on Dead Oceans.
What genre is Wednesday's Twin Plagues?
Twin Plagues combines indie rock and shoegaze distortion with elements of country and Southern rock. The guitar-heavy sound draws from shoegaze influences while incorporating twangy, Southern textures. This blend has drawn comparisons to bands like Yo La Tengo and Drive-By Truckers.
What are the main themes in Twin Plagues?
Karly Hartzman's lyrics on Twin Plagues focus on personal struggles, Southern life, and themes of loss and longing. The album's title reflects the idea of compounding difficulties. Several songs reference specific experiences rooted in the American South, including tracks about family, addiction, and small-town life.
What label released Twin Plagues by Wednesday?
Twin Plagues was released by Dead Oceans, an independent label that is part of the Secretly Group, which also includes Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar. The label's roster includes artists like Phoebe Bridgers and Mitski. Twin Plagues was Wednesday's first release on Dead Oceans.
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