I Know Exactly What You Need

Thrushes “Crystals”

There are a lot of songs about being rejected by someone that you adore who would rather be with some other person, and to some extent, Thrushes nod in the general direction of a bunch of them, keenly aware that they are treading on familiar territory. “Crystals” is a real gut puncher. It’s sweetly romantic and eager to please; it’s like a sad puppy face getting stared down by indifferent eyes. Anna Conner sounds wounded but not quite defeated, there’s still a lot of hope in her voice. The thing that really breaks my heart, though, is how she keeps singing “Who will I find to talk to? … I wish it was you.” It doesn’t sound like she’s asking for a lot, but she’s still being denied. So much loneliness, so much frustration, so much love to give. Happy Valentine’s Day, everybody.

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