Lucy Dacus: No Burden

LP Record A breath of fresh air for Matador: Richmond, Virginia’s Lucy Dacus has an extraordinary talent for observation, straightforward and tireless songwriting, and a do-it-yourself lo-fi sound that feels just as fresh and engaging as PJ Harvey’s early albums. The debut album by Lucy Dacus is equally full of surprises – from razor-sharp lyrics to playful melodies and hooks you will not be able to get out of your head. But perhaps the most surprising thing about it is that "No Burden" really is a debut album – an album without baggage, without expectations, without doubts, and instead full of ideas and confidence. It is a powerful statement from a young, determined musician who is only at the beginning of her career, having dropped out of film school to pursue it.