Big Thief have shared a remastered reissue of their 2016 debut album Masterpiece, out now via 4AD.
When Big Thief released Masterpiece in 2016, they seemingly became indie rock royalty overnight (we’re not saying our early CoSign was entirely responsible, but it couldn’t have hurt). The Brooklyn-based band recorded the album in July 2015 at a makeshift studio in an old lakehouse with producer Andrew Sarlo and engineer James Krivchenia, the latter of whom would go on to become Big Thief’s full-time drummer.
Though its title could be used to describe the quality of the record itself, vocalist Adrianne Lenker says Masterpiece refers to “the masterpiece of existence, which is always folding into itself, people attempting to connect, to both shake themselves awake and to shake off the numbness of certain points in their life. The interpretations might be impressionistic or surrealistic, but they’re grounded in simple things.”
In additional Big Thief news, the band has also unveiled an official karaoke YouTube channel so that you can attempt to pull off your best Lenker impression from the comfort of home. Put it on at your next holiday party if you’re feeling particularly bold.
Pre-orders for physical editions of the Masterpiece reissue are ongoing, and you can also stream it on Spotify and Apple Music below.
Just earlier this week, Lenker shared a new song titled “Ruined,” along with some European tour dates for 2024 (get tickets here). She also confirmed that she’ll have a new solo album out sometime in the new year.
Masterpiece Artwork:
Masterpiece Tracklist:
01. Little Arrow
02. Masterpiece
03. Vegas
04. Real Love
05. Interstate
06. Lorraine
07. Paul
08. Humans
09. Velvet Ring
10. Animals
11. Randy
12. Parallels
