Gia Margaret
There's Always Glimmer
Release Date: May 24, 2019
Genre(s): Pop/Rock
Record label: N/A
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Album Review: There's Always Glimmer by Gia Margaret
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Based on rating 8/10
That's the line that introduces us to Gia Margaret 's debut There's Always Glimmer. Delivered in her hushed tones, barely above a whisper, on "Groceries", it's the line that sums up this world of sleepless nights full of self-doubt, searching for that glimmer of hope. The picture of what happens begins to fall into place on "Birthday", a curiously mid-tempo song that brings to mind Mitski in its mix of lush production and heartbreaking lyrics.
Based on rating 7.4/10
Gia Margaret makes folk music hand-stitched with subtle electronic embellishments, preserving emotional ordeals like depression and transition within cushioned vocal melodies. In a recent interview, the Chicago-based musician discussed her fear of hurting others with lyrics drawn from life, likening songs to weapons hurled out into the world. But on her debut album, There's Always Glimmer, Margaret's violent view of songwriting translates to 34 minutes of serene and perceptive storytelling.
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