Heretic Pride

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  2008

  James

  The album fills stories of damaged outsiders and emotional survival with unusual warmth and compassion. John Darnielle writes with vivid specificity while allowing his characters real dignity amid failure, loneliness, or violence. The fuller arrangements give songs like “Sax Rohmer #1” and “Autoclave” dramatic sweep without overwhelming the writing. It’s music deeply interested in how people endure difficult lives.