
Mew's breakthrough, Frengers, offers shimmering, intricate indie rock with soaring falsettos. It's an ethereal, grand journey through dreamlike soundscapes.
April 7, 2003
Frengers by Mew is an album that exists in a beautiful, liminal space, much like its portmanteau title suggests. It's a record that feels both intimately personal and cosmically expansive, drawing listeners into shimmering soundscapes built on intricate guitar work and Jonas Bjerre's unmistakable, soaring falsetto. The atmosphere is one of dreamy introspection, often melancholic but always imbued with a sense of wonder and delicate hope. This is music designed for deep listening, where layers of sound unfurl slowly, revealing hidden melodies and subtle textures that reward repeated visits.
How does Frengers sound next to the rest of Mew's catalogue?
Late Night saturates this record a touch more than the artist's norm.
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