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Musical supergroups tend to be inevitably disappointing.
Sometimes throwing a bunch of great artists together doesnt result in great music.
Personalities clash, styles dont blend, and monumentally high expectations are dashed.
made up ofLucy Dacus,Julien Baker, andPhoebe Bridgers.
In recent years, all three artists have released some of the best works of their still-young careers.
Dacus, Baker, and Bridgers all specialize in moody, sharp songwriting.
Lucy Dacus:Good News has always been my favorite of Juliens songs.
My ribs creak like wooden dining chairs is the best simile Ive ever heard.
The song is a panic attack, an apology, a prayer, an unsent letter.
Its so easy to find oneself in Juliens songs.
Of all of Phoebes songs, I get Scott Street stuck in my head most often.
Ive got a stack of mail and a tall can.
Also, like, who the hell else can make a shower beer poetic?
Every sound has a distinct place.
I think Phoebe can get away with anything.
It made me want to revisitNo Burdenwith new perspective.
So my favorite Lucy song right now is …
I highly recommend it.
Like many of Lucys songs, this one is sneakily profound.
This fearlessness is not innate, it is a decision, and one not made without some trepidation.
These are relationships that are human and tangible confusing, sometimes damaging, often ugly.
