【译】叉婊Pitchfork评Big Theif 2021年单曲《Little Things》

翻译：Nomanlandever

On “Little Things,” Big Thief perfect their natural ability to turn fleeting moments into unrestrained narrative. Produced by drummer James Krivchenia, this A-side of the band’s new split single unfolds with a drunken clarity, setting aside the cosmic sounds of their 2019 albums in favor of an intoxicating portrait of infatuation. Singer Adrianne Lenker narrates the intense attachment she forms around a romantic partner, relaying both the good and bad without compromise. Endorphins rush through the thronging drums, guitar bursts, and quick handclaps that accompany her rambling reveries. “Leaving me undressed like some cheap classic movie/Maybe I’m a little obsessed/Maybe you do use me,” she sings, wrestling with the messiness of glorifying both a lover’s “gold and blue” feelings. While in the past, Lenker might have ruminated on the darkness of this situation, here she chases the highs of these smaller wonders (“I still lose sight of every other face”), leaving things open-ended: “I was inside of you/Where are you now?” Her insecurities now work in her favor, adding light-heartedness to her joy.

在《Little Things》中，Big Thief在将 稍纵即逝的瞬间变为无拘束叙事 的能力上更进一步。歌曲由鼓手James Krivchenia制作，A面曲清晰地描述出醉酒下的状态，突破2019年两张超级杰作的限制，创造出一幅醉人的迷恋画像。主唱Adrianne Lenker叙说着她对浪漫情人的强烈依恋，不偏袒地传递出好或不好的信息。内啡肽伴随着她漫无目的的幻想，穿梭在拥挤的鼓声、吉他声和快速的鼓掌声中。“Leaving me undressed like some cheap classic movie/Maybe I’m a little obsessed/Maybe you do use me,” 她唱道，在赞美爱人的“gold and blue”混乱感情中挣扎。在过去，Adrianne Lenker可能会反思这种情况的黑暗，但在这里，她追逐着由这些小奇迹构成的天地 (“I still lose sight of every other face”) 留下开放式的结尾“I was inside of you/Where are you now?” 如今她的不安感使她感受到更多自由自在的愉悦。