The Yets – Pinup Girl
The Yets create a full dream-pop experience with Pinup Girl, merging ethereal looks and sad meditation. The duo – Craig Anderson Snook and Robin Wilson – draw inspiration from Cocteau Twins and Concrete Blonde, bringing an amalgam of lush guitar sounds, atmospheric synths, and dreamy vocals that encourage mystery and nostalgia. Robin Wilson’s voice acts as the album’s emotional center, using between gentle whispers and dramatic blossoms, bringing dimension to the cinematic sounds. Tracks like Define the Man highlight this attraction, with mysterious harmonies enhancing the song’s beautiful but dark vibe. Meanwhile, 3’s elevates the dream-pop elements to an artistic highest point, with expanding melodies and an almost theatrical passion. The production strikes a mix between classic and contemporary styles, mixing guitars with lush layers of reverb, as seen in That’s All, which brings the listener back to the golden era of 4AD sound. Cronkite, on the other hand, stands out with an acoustic-driven introduction that evolves gradually into a dramatic, expressive adventure. The album is more than just floating soundscapes; there are moments of strong feeling and cinematic beauty throughout. Hollow Oaks, for example, starts off as a jazzy piano ballad before perfectly changing into a dream-pop song with a contemporary feel. Overall, Pinup Girl is an interesting record that combines nostalgia with new, atmospheric storytelling.
Photo Credit: photo by Gordon & Jill Backman
