Last Summer is the debut solo album from Eleanor Friedberger, and it is just oozing with funk and talent. Most people will recognize Eleanor from the duo The Fiery Furnaces, where she is the lead singer and her brother Matthew Friedberger is responsible for most of the instrumental work. Last Summer is full of cool storytelling and has some of the most catchy bass riffs I have heard in a while. Even though the album’s style changes from track to track it still feels real and not forced or artificial like what you may find with some less confident artists trying to really find there sound. Without a doubt that is what Eleanor is trying to do but as she tries different styles you can tell she never loses herself along the way. For the most part Last Summer is enjoyable. It definitely is not the strongest album but I would still say it’s a must listen, if only for the originality of it.
Final Review- 85
Best Songs- My Mistakes, Heaven, Roosevelt Island
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