Peach Pit’s new album “Magpie” feels like a dreamy summer day.
Peach Pit is a four person indie/rock/pop band from Canada, who has been a staple on indie playlists since its debut extended play (EP) in 2016. The group’s music is characterized by a groovy guitar, a mellow beat and high-pitched vocals from frontman Neil Smith.
The band’s latest album is sweeter and slower than ever, with themes like lost love and remorse.
In “Did You Love Somebody,” the narrator questions if the love they shared with a past partner was exclusive to them, saying: “Did you bring all those songs you sing?/Or have I been sung songs only for me?”
Anyone can have a thought like that cross their mind after seeing an ex-flame with someone new.
In “Am I Your Girl,” the narrator asks: “Am I yours?” which is such a popular sentiment now with the rise of situationships.
For any long-time listeners of Peach Pit (like me), this album feels like a perfect next step in the group’s discography. Many of Peach Pit’s most popular songs focus on things like relationships and breakups, but “Magpie” feels more realized and thought out.
The album has a feel of retrospection. This vibe really hits me because this is a band I’ve been listening to since high school, and now I’m about to graduate college.
This album is a perfect listen for the melancholy and lovesick heart, or just someone who loves indie music. Listening to the album is a journey through loving, losing and moving on, all to a backing track that makes you want to grow sideburns and drink an oat milk latte.
Rating: 8/10
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