Angel Olsen's second album 'Burn Your Fire For No Witness' has just been released and it is another example of heartbreak and sadness resulting in a creative high. I don't need to name any, but there are so many singer songwriters who have peaked while in a state of despair. It is not so much a breakup album but some pain is expressed in the lyrics and delivery. Angel Olsen was originally part of Bonnie "Prince" Billy's backing band, so we can all agree that uplifting love songs were never the order of the day. However, in saying that, there are a few louder tracks to counter the quiet tones on 'Burn Your Fire For No Witness.' The track "White Fire" reminded me of someone so much that it made that artist seem even less bleak. You will know who I'm talking about as soon as you hear the opening notes. Spoiler Alert! If Leonard Cohen was from America, was actually female and born a couple of generations later, this is exactly what you would expect to hear.
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