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1/03/2020

Betelmire – Polyester Tea (2008)

 
 
  • Drone pop 
  • Organcore 
  • Indie pop 
  • Lo-fi 
  • DIY 
  • Singer-songwriter 
  • New Weird America 
  • Twee pop 
  • Bedroom pop 
  • Indietronica 
  • Dream folk 
  • Americana 
  • Experimental pop 
  • Avant-pop
  • Electronic
  • Free folk

Comment: first of all, I can admit that Polyester Tea is almost as good as Betelmire's second (chronologically first) issue called 606 MPH (2005). 606 MPH is just pure gold by a female singer-songwriter from the Northwestern part of the United States who had used a cassette machine to record music composed on low-end electronic keyboards, an ukelele and her compelling dreamy singing to charm listeners with stunning melodies and blossoming harmonies. In hindsight, this restricted range of instruments seems to be somehow an inspiring soil to get the utmost result from it. To have drifted between electronic and acoustic, between familiar songwriting and uttermost vanguard pop experiments. Crossing the line with decency and credibility. Undoubtedly the span of time she had been surrounded by was truly fruitful and tumultuous – a musical movement called New Weird (America) was on full sway and on the other side Beach House through their obsessively droning minimalist indie songwriting lighted up a way to be followed. Additionally one can perceive muscles of twee pop. Thirdly, I can remember for then strong DIY scene, one of which platforms was CLLCT, a platform for recording bedroom artists. I can not remember anymore maybe Betelmire was a bit of it is as well but by her musicianship and attitude she could have had a perfect match. Let's mention some outstanding songs on Polyester TeaBird & Bee, Bedroom Unreality, Normandy Park, Auburn, Hidden Track (Lullaby). The issue is a part of the discography of Rain Above Records. Thank you, Betelmire for punching your unforgettable trace into my soul and mind. Good night, sleep tight.