{"title":"Big Thief","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Big Thief\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig Thief formed in Brooklyn in 2015 by Adrianne Lenker and Buck Meek, who had previously collaborated as a duo. The full band added Max Oleartchik and James Krivchenia. They signed with Saddle Creek for their first two albums and moved to 4AD for U.F.O.F. (2019), where they have remained. Their fifth studio album Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You (2022) was a 20-track double album that received broad critical acclaim. Max Oleartchik departed the band in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig Thief's sound combines indie rock, indie folk, and Americana with Adrianne Lenker's intimate songwriting at the center. Their work moves between quiet acoustic arrangements and full-band rock performances, often within a single album. Buck Meek's distinctive guitar playing and James Krivchenia's restrained drumming give the band a recognizable instrumental signature. The band has built a reputation for recording in remote and unusual locations, often capturing live takes with minimal production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasterpiece (2016, Saddle Creek)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity (2017, Saddle Creek)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.F.O.F. (2019, 4AD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Hands (2019, 4AD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You (2022, 4AD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Thief (Double Infinity) (2025, 4AD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e4AD pressings of the Big Thief catalog have been issued in multiple color variants and limited editions. U.F.O.F. and Dragon New Warm Mountain have appeared in deluxe editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Big Thief typically start with U.F.O.F. (2019) or Two Hands (2019). Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You (2022) is a common entry point for those interested in their most ambitious work. \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/2010s-vinyl-records\"\u003e2010s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"big-thief-double-infinity-cd","title":"Double Infinity CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eTracked live over three icy weeks at the legendary Power Station in NYC, Double Infinity feels born out of warmth and spontaneity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540745007287,"sku":"210000099768","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4433891-3446898.jpg?v=1781154104"},{"product_id":"big-thief-dragon-new-warm-mountain-i-believe-in-you-cd","title":"Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the expansive soundscape of Big Thief's \"Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You.\" This 2022 CD release showcases 20 tracks that delve into personal and musical growth, blending intimate lyrics with a rich instrumental backdrop. Each song serves as a chapter in a larger narrative, reflecting the band's evolution through collaborative sessions. A significant addition to any alt\/indie rock collection, this album resonates deeply with both heart and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540750053559,"sku":"210000067380","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/bt.jpg?v=1781154125"},{"product_id":"big-thief-masterpiece-cd-remastered","title":"Masterpiece CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eMasterpiece, Big Thief's debut album, is filled with characters and visceral narratives, songs that pivot in the space of a few words.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540754346167,"sku":"210000085522","price":17.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4272575-3076868.jpg?v=1781154142"},{"product_id":"big-thief-two-hands-vinyl","title":"Two Hands LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig Thief had only just finished work on their 3rd album, U.F.O.F. – “the celestial twin” – days before in a cabin studio in the woods of Washington State. Now it was time to birth U.F.O.F.’s sister album – “the earth twin” – Two Hands. 30 miles west of El Paso, surrounded by 3,000 acres of pecan orchards and only a stone’s throw from the Mexican border, Big Thief (a.k.a. Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek, Max Oleartchik, and James Krivchenia) set up their instruments as close together as possible to capture their most important collection of songs yet. Where U.F.O.F. layered mysterious sounds and effects for levitation, Two Hands grounds itself on dried-out, cracked desert dirt. In sharp contrast to the wet environment of the U.F.O.F. session, the southwestern Sonic Ranch studio was chosen for its vast desert location. The 105-degree weather boiled away any clinging memories of the green trees and wet air of the previous session. Two Hands had to be completely different— an album about the Earth and the bones beneath it. The songs were recorded live with almost no overdubs. All but two songs feature entirely live vocal takes, leaving Adrianne’s voice suspended above the mix in dry air, raw and vulnerable as ever. “Two Hands has the songs that I’m the most proud of; I can imagine myself singing them when I’m old,” says Adrianne. “Musically and lyrically, you can’t break it down much further than this. It’s already bare-bones.” Lyrically this can be felt in the poetic blur of the internal and external. These are political songs without political language. They explore the collective wounds of our Earth. Abstractions of the personal hint at war, environmental destruction, and the traumas that fuel it. Across the album, there are genuine attempts to point the listener towards the very real dangers that face our planet. When Adrianne sings “Please wake up,” she’s talking directly to the audience. Engineer Dom Monks and producer Andrew Sarlo, who were both behind U.F.O.F., capture the live energy as instinctually and honestly as possible. Sarlo teamed up with James Krivchenia to mix the album, making bold and direct decisions on how to present the album. The journey of a song from the stage to the record is often a difficult one. Big Thief’s advantage is their bond and loving centre as a chosen family. They spend almost 100% of their lives together working towards a sound that they all agree upon. A band with this level of togetherness is increasingly uncommon. If you ask drummer James Krivchenia, bassist Max Oleartchik or guitarist Buck Meek how they write their parts, they will describe—passionately—the experience of hearing Adrianne present a new song, listening intently for hints of parts that already exist in the ether and the undertones to draw out with their respective instruments. With raw power and intimacy, Two Hands folds itself gracefully into Big Thief’s impressive discography. This body of work grows deeper and more inspiring with each new album.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540814966967,"sku":"210000002156","price":25.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/5d514161aec43.jpg?v=1781154363"},{"product_id":"big-thief-double-infinity-green-vinyl","title":"Double Infinity LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eTracked live over three icy weeks at the legendary Power Station in NYC, Double Infinity feels born out of warmth and spontaneity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540846391479,"sku":"210000098152","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/unnamed-1_d2f6403f-7f26-43fd-8dd9-13ce06816d8f.jpg?v=1781154473"},{"product_id":"big-thief-double-infinity-vinyl","title":"Double Infinity LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eTracked live over three icy weeks at the legendary Power Station in NYC, Double Infinity feels born out of warmth and spontaneity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540846457015,"sku":"210000099769","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4433890-3445976.jpg?v=1781154473"},{"product_id":"big-thief-dragon-new-warm-mountain-i-believe-in-you-vinyl","title":"Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eDragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You is a sprawling double-LP exploring the deepest elements and possibilities of Big Thief.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540967272631,"sku":"210000067559","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/big-thief.jpg?v=1781154894"},{"product_id":"big-thief-two-hands-cd","title":"Two Hands CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig Thief's \"Two Hands\" offers an intimate glimpse into the band's evolving sound, featuring raw vocal takes and minimal overdubs. 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