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THE REVIEW
"Face The Truth" is the third solo effort by Stephen Malkmus, following the beautiful sunny self-titled album and the restless, crazy, guitar-driven "Pig Lib".
All the songs that make up this album share a common element of dreamlike vision, structural oddity (typical of Malkmus and his Pavement) unpredictability and a strong foundational psychedelic inclination. All these characteristics make "Face The Truth" a terribly fascinating work, enjoyable to listen to for all those who love "different," intelligent, and politically incorrect music that strays far from banality and the fashionable radio mainstream.
"Face The Truth" is certainly not an easily assimilated album; it requires several listens, and only after gaining a certain familiarity with the nuances, arrangements, and extravagances of these compositions, the magical and fiery verses of Pencil Riot or I've Hardly Been will burst in almost without warning, or the delicate and sharp melody of Freeze The Saints (which, for its title alone, should be considered for the best track of the year). This then gives way to the long psychedelic jam of No More Shoes, dominated by an energetic guitar performance by Malkmus, and then... well, I’ll stop here because it wouldn't be fair to reveal all the secrets of this magical and surprising album.
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Face The Truth is Stephen Malkmus' third solo album, noted for its dreamlike vision and psychedelic influences. It offers complex, unpredictable, and guitar-driven tracks that require attentive listening. The album is praised for its intelligent and non-mainstream approach, standing out with standout songs like Pencil Riot and Freeze The Saints. Overall, it is regarded as a fascinating and magical work.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
