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Home Video by Lucy Dacus Pillow
In the indie rock landscape, singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus Pillow has established herself as one of the genre's most promising young talent. On her own or alongside Boygenius bandmates Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker she is a Virginia native has a talent for crafting gorgeous meditations on youth, friendship and faith. She explores the early years of love as well as the importance of religion, and she protects her friends from harm with a open-eyed maturity. This is the kind of sharp storytelling writers strive to master throughout all their lives. Dacus is only 26 years old. young, Dacus is doing it better than what most people would expect.





On Home Video the singer's third album that is full length, Dacus continues to share these intimate recollections, framed by an innate sense of human connection. But with a bit more separation from the people and experiences that inspired her, she's able to enjoy the freedom to explore them in more detail. This lets her be authentic in a way she would not have been at a point to be without the benefits of time and perspective.





From the swooning sound of the acoustic beauties of "Night Shift" to the more pointed "Thumbs," which follows her friend as she takes an ex-lover who is visiting their estranged father for the first time in years, Dacus' incisive lyrics and soft melodies are their best in this album. She has experimented in the past with her production, but this album is more minimal. The production on tracks like "Partner in Crime" is essentially bare with only vocals and pads that play in the background, and the occasional hum of wind passing through the microphone to create a more dramatic effect.






Dacus, along with her bandmates, also tried out new sounds. lucydacusmerch was the Auto-Tune she utilized on "Partner in Crime." Matt Pastore came up with the last-minute Hail Mary to hide some vocal flaws however the outcome was perfect for the track.





The album concludes with a touching duet featuring her two Boygenius bandmates on the gentle "Please Stay." With Bridgers harmony swaying to the acoustic guitar, and Baker's soft backing vocals bringing some softness to the track The trio of singers evoke feelings of euphoria through their vocal interplay. The final track dedicates itself to all the people who helped her along the journey, and how they can assist us.





Home Video is a move forward for Dacus, and a maturation that feels deserved. Dacus seems ready to take on whatever is next.





She can be found exploring the pain of early relationships or defending her family members with a shrewd sensitivity and a small-town realism Lucy Dacus brims with wisdom. She's transcended moody-girl-with-a-guitar stereotypes with her silky voice and ability to write lyrics that are both poignant and pop-leaning.





The oversized pillow is ideal for pregnant women or people who sleep on their sides. The organic cotton cover and shredded latex are made from environmentally sustainable materials.





While this pillow is pricey however, it comes with a 120-night return policy. This pillow is great for those suffering from back or neck discomfort. The dual-core design includes an inner layer of feathers which provides additional support, and an outer layer of soft down.

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