Sistahs
2018 studio album by Big Joanie
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Sistahs is the debut album of Big Joanie.[2] It was released in 2018[3] on Thurston Moore and Eva Prinz's Daydream Library Series label[4] after the two saw the band open for The Ex and discovered that the band had yet to release an album.[2]
| Sistahs | |
|---|---|
| |
| Studio album by | |
| Released | November 30, 2018 |
| Recorded | November 2017 – January 2018 |
| Studio | Hermitage Works Studio |
| Genre | |
| Length | 31:16 |
| Label | Daydream Library Series[1] |
| Producer | Margo Broom |
Composition
Sistahs holds musical footing in art punk, post-punk and "fearlessly discordant" punk rock.[1][2][4][5] It has been noted for pushing the latter genre forward.[5] However, its songs are musically eclectic and experimental, with goth, jangle pop, lo-fi and trance sounds nestled in it.[2][5]
Leading single "Fall Asleep" is a "tough" dance-punk song that "burst[s] forth with synths and handclaps", recalling 80s and 90s sounds.[2] It also dons a "power pop base" and a "light new wave trance".[2][5] "Used To Be Friends" takes on early-80s indie pop while echoing riot grrrl.[5] "Down Down" is "sexy" surf rock with "a demented surf pop riff".[5] "How Could You Love Me" has "rolling" melodies of 50s power pop.[5]
Reception
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 73/100[6] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| The Guardian |   [1] |
| Pitchfork | 7.6/10[7] |
| Rolling Stone |  [4] |
Upon its release, Sistahs was welcomed with generally positive reviews from music critics. On Metacritic, it holds a score of 73 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews", based on four reviews.[6]
The Quietus called the album "a fresh and rich take on DIY punk."[2] Rolling Stone gave the album 3.5 stars and said "It's a record that’s bold, catchy and arresting."[4]
Accolades
| Publication | Country | List | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quietus | UK | Quietus Albums Of The Year 2018 | 60 |
Track listing
All songs by Big Joanie.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "New Year" | 3:17 |
| 2. | "Fall Asleep" | 2:56 |
| 3. | "Used to Be Friends" | 2:08 |
| 4. | "Eyes" | 4:11 |
| 5. | "Way Out" | 2:08 |
| 6. | "Down Down" | 1:24 |
| 7. | "Tell a Lie" | 2:07 |
| 8. | "Token" | 3:00 |
| 9. | "It's You" | 2:22 |
| 10. | "How Could You Love Me" | 3:37 |
| 11. | "Cut Your Hair" | 4:04 |
| Total length: | 31:16 | |
