Although Punisher is only her second album, Phoebe Bridgers managed to establish her name firmly in the indie and emo folk. So much so that this sequel to (2017) was eagerly awaited . In the intervening years she played with her hero in and formed the trio Boygenius with and . In addition, she was involved with the group of women accused of transgressive behavior. She already settled with their
… short relationship in the song Motion Sickness. On Punisher she also sounds honest and confessional, with sober language and fortunately not without putting it into perspective. This openness suits her transparently arranged and often hushed music that gives plenty of space to her supported voice. Fortunately, she also manages to break through this on the strong Punisher with stronger work such as the catchy Kyoto. Although this song also ultimately expresses nothing but desolate loneliness. (MR)more
