Following in the footsteps of Yeasayer, Neon Trees, and Animal Collective, Parenthetical Girls has taken on experimental pop in a unique way. Their new EP, “Privilege pt. II: The Past, Imperfect,” doesn’t serve as a record you can simply listen to, but rather, one you must experience. “Privilege” is made up of four songs, each very different, but equally striking. As the record goes on, the tone of the songs ranges from dramatic to more of a dancier sound, but underlying each are impressive, poetic lyrics. My favorite, in ‘Weakness’: “Can’t we be weak for one more second?/ I’d reckon this is tought to justify/ But I’ve never done one pure thing in my life/ Oh nevermind, just guide these hallowed hips of mine inside those equine thighs.”

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At first listen, it’s a lot to take in: intricate melodies, bold instrumentals, and bizarre sounds, but this is what Parenthetical Girls does best. This album is definitely building up its play count in my library, already.

MP3: Parenthetical Girls – ‘Young Throats’