Love This Giant - David Byrne & St Vincent (2012)

I debated on including this as the fourth St Vincent album since it’s a collab. However, it does fit nicely with her catalog, and it’s a great listen.

I suppose I should say it’s a great listen if you also like David Byrne. I do. He does the same kind of groovy, brainy pop gems that St Vincent was increasingly growing into. Because they’re similar artists, it’s hard to pin down who is doing more of the work compositionally. But this is not a “Featuring St Vincent” situation. They are both clearly fully involved.

The two made a point of working with horn arrangements to build their songs around, making the whole thing brash and full of texture.

Tracks I Liked

I Am An Ape - Byrne-dominated but such a great tune.

The Forest Awakes - the best Annie-sung track on here

Lightning - Despite what I said, this feels like they just stuck a St Vincent song in. Not that I’m complaining…