The closeness of Natalie Mering's 3rd album conceals it's aspirations to the outside, to the "Earth" of it's title. These are not typical love songs or protest songs of folk before; they are painful, poignant riddles that celebrate the ambiguity of love.
13 ferocious and sophisticated tracks, Hadreas and his collaborators blow through church music, make out music, an array of the gothier radio popular formats, art pop, krautrock, queer soul, the RCA Studio B sound, and then also collect some of the sound
Narcissism fatigue. A galaxy of isolation. These are the new norms keeping Weyes Blood (aka Natalie Mering) up at night and the themes at the heart of her release, And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow.
Known for it's breakout hit "Gasolina," the album features a mix of energetic reggaeton tracks and smooth melodies, exploring themes of urban life and celebration. It played a key role in bringing reggaeton to a global audience.