Tales of a GrassWidow

Released in 2013, Tales of a GrassWidow represents a pivotal moment in CocoRosie's discography where their 'freak folk' origins were fully integrated with sophisticated electronic production. Working with producer Valgeir Sigurðsson, the sisters moved away from the bedroom-pop grit of 'La Maison de Mon Rêve' toward a more expansive, hi-fi soundstage. The album is notable for its collaboration with Antony (now Anohni) on 'Tears for Animals,' a track that highlights the album's recurring themes of environmentalism and animal rights. Critics noted that while the album retained their signature use of toy instruments and operatic flourishes, it felt more grounded in social commentary than their previous, more insular works. Despite some criticism regarding its abstract nature, the album is widely regarded as one of their most cohesive and sonically adventurous projects, blending hip-hop rhythms with avant-garde folk structures.