austra’s olympia

the switch to a major key does not suit my tastes at all. it's mostly sterile talking heads style disco. stelmanis has also, unfortunately, exposed herself as having a very limited vocal range.

i'll acknowledge that it's still dangerously catchy, but it left behind the operatic edge that made it compelling beyond that. the material is also all very similar to itself and one gets the impression that the band wouldn't care if queried on the point.

she seems more interested in getting people to like her sunglasses.