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Why This Album Matters: Julien Baker is an acclaimed songwriter that has set herself apart from her contemporaries through boldly introspective songwriting that never shies away from even the most difficult topics. In Her Own Words: “With my previous two records, the idea I had was a little bit more idealistic," Baker told the NME. "And for my own sanity, I chose to apply this narrative to all the obstacles and struggles and pain in my life, to help me assign meaning to pain… you know, what...

Her new album, Little Oblivions, ignores that impulse. Instead Baker doesn’t worry over how her fan base might view her. You can tell she’s writing for herself this time around. Here Baker gives a deeper insight into her psyche, seemingly processing thoughts in real time as she sings. Many of the songs were written when the artist experienced a relapse after speaking extensively about her recovery from substance abuse. Rather than hiding that aspect of her personal life, Baker narrates he...