{"id":35323,"date":"2022-06-03T17:59:01","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T17:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/angel-olsens-big-time-is-an-american-infused-feat-on-grief-and-flourishing\/"},"modified":"2022-06-03T17:59:01","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T17:59:01","slug":"angel-olsens-big-time-is-an-american-infused-feat-on-grief-and-flourishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/angel-olsens-big-time-is-an-american-infused-feat-on-grief-and-flourishing\/","title":{"rendered":"Angel Olsen’s Big Time is an American-infused feat on grief and flourishing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Angel Olsen has traversed many genres throughout her career, all the while maintaining an experimental edge within what would normally fall under the umbrella of “folk.” But with all that experimentation, she had never fully delved into the the vast frontier of country \u2014 until now. Her new album of hers, Big Time<\/em>, which she previously teased with the release of the single \u201cAll The Good Times,\u201d proves this move was long overdue. From the subject matter to the natural twang in Olsen’s voice, the genre offers the capacity to hold the story she wants to tell.<\/p>\n

Over the course of the pandemic, Olsen grappled with her sexuality, entering a same-sex relationship only to see it to end in stomach churning heartbreak. After coming to terms with her newfound identity di lei, Olsen finally built up the courage to come out to her parents di lei, who welcomed the revelation di lei with open arms. This relief would soon turn into grief, though, as both her mother and father di lei died soon after.<\/p>\n

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In a profile in The New Yorker<\/em>, Olsen says she found inspiration in legends such as Dolly Parton, Nancy Sinatra, and Loretta Lynn. All three women showcase a talent for spinning their heartbreak into gold, which is where they align with Olsen. In Big Time, <\/em>she creates her most beautiful work yet, a tapestry of pain, love, and acceptance \u2014 not only of the self, but ultimately of what we have to leave behind in this life.<\/p>\n

While the St. Louis songbird never runs low on melancholy, she rarely contends with grief. This time, though, feelings of loss form the foundation for Big Time<\/em>. This grief, though, also comes with a sense of peace and serenity, the kind that can wash over someone as they look at a Western sky. Olsen leads us through an Americana-driven journey, taking certain, metered steps as she goes. The songs don’t sit heavy on the mind. Rather, they feel like a hand guiding the listener through the lessons Olsen has learned over the last few years. She brings a well-earned wisdom, and no longer feels as though she’s fighting herself. She trusts her ability to surmount sorrow.<\/p>\n