“Reaper” focuses on the realities of motherhood, something that some women must come to terms with when moving out into the big, open world - a time of great exploration of various types of relationships. “Joanie” is a soft instrumental that serves as an ode to Clairo’s dog named after Joni Mitchell, the Canadian singer-songwriter most famous for her 1971 album “Blue.” It’s gorgeous, it’s the reality for many and, most of all, it’s important. I’m comforted by the existence of this song. Clairo sings, “Since when did taking time take all my life,” proving itself as one of the most emotionally-charged lines of the whole album. I see parts of myself in Clairo’s vulnerability on this track.
The lyrics on this track are raw and extremely painful. The next track, “Just For Today,” focuses on Clairo’s struggles with depression. “Harbor” brings to light the difficulties of young-adult love: the fleeting moments of unrequited desire, the actions one must perform to keep their partner feeling secure in the relationship and more. Then comes “Harbor,” which continues this feeling of helplessness we all experience in our late-teen/early-adult years. “Wade” is the following track, one that attempts to find a sense of clarity amidst all of life’s monotony. Pitchfork called “Blouse” the “Say Yes” (the 1997 song by famous guitarist Elliott Smith, an artist who Clairo draws inspiration from ) of “Sling.” This track also features background vocals from New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde. It’s the wake-up call for us that things do need to change. “Blouse” is the snowfall, the end of autumn. “Blouse” focuses on the painful feelings one experiences when one finds out that the person one has feelings for is solely interested in one’s body. Clairo tells such a painful story on this track, one that is familiar to one too many, including me. The album’s fifth track, “Blouse,” is the coldest track on this album - it’s gloomy and rainy. The entrance of the drums and guitar on this track adds to the ever-growing light Clairo is bringing to the table.
“Zinnias” is a lush, hopeful track that can only remind one of the zinnia flower itself. The drums in “Partridge” may be simple, but truly are the secret ingredient to this melancholic track. With each breath she takes on this album, the more nostalgic the listener becomes. One can easily feel the intense emotions Clairo is evoking in this track. The next track, “Partridge,” sort of hurts to listen to. The chorus of “Amoeba,” as Clairo begins to sing, “Aren’t you glad that you reside in a Hell and in disguise? / Nobody yet everything, a pool to shed your memory, ” is one of the strongest musical moments heard from Clairo thus far. The second track on the album, “Amoeba,” is fun - from beginning to end, this track keeps its listener totally engrossed in its refreshing beats. “Bambi” is the type of song that one could listen to after spending time with a crush it’s such a peaceful track and a perfect opener to this album. Clairo strategically uses her soft, buttery voice to create this melodic sound on her 2021 sophomore studio album “Sling.”Ī year ago, listeners were greeted with the opening track “Bambi.” “Bambi” has beautiful instrumentals that compliment Clairo’s voice in such a gentle manner. The cool breeze in the air, the leaves changing from green to various shades of orange, yellow, brown and red, the burning glow of the sun as it sets early each night. “Sling” reminds me of Minnesota autumns, something that I miss dearly while at school in California.
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