Various - Artless Armchair Compilation

Review by Barragan Cabrera

The Artless Armchair Compilation by Various is an eclectic collection of indie and alternative tracks that showcases the diversity of the genre. Featuring artists such as The National, The Decemberists, and Arcade Fire, this album delivers a mix of haunting ballads, upbeat anthems, and experimental pieces that are sure to please any fan of indie music.

The album opens with The National's melancholic "About Today," a haunting track that sets the tone for the rest of the compilation. Other notable tracks include The Decemberists' "The Engine Driver," a folk-inspired ballad that showcases the band's storytelling prowess, and Arcade Fire's "Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)," an anthemic track that builds to a soaring crescendo.

Despite the variety of styles and sounds on the album, there is a cohesive thread that ties them all together. The songs are all introspective, contemplative, and thought-provoking, with lyrics that delve into themes of love, loss, and the human experience.

Summary by Barragan Cabrera

the Artless Armchair Compilation by Various is a must-listen for any fan of indie music. It's a well-curated collection of tracks that showcases some of the best artists in the genre, and it's a testament to the enduring power of indie music to move and inspire.