The Murder Capital - Gigi's Recovery

Released in early 2023, Gigi’s Recovery is the "vibrant and brilliant" sophomore statement from The Murder Capital. While their debut, When I Have Fears, was a "clattering catharsis" written in a nine-month whirlwind of newfound friendship, this follow-up is a more "deliberate and confident" evolution. Navigating their personal growth through these twelve tracks, the band worked "backwards from a feeling," resulting in an album that is "both totally pure and completely certain" in its sonic direction.

Produced by John Congleton (St. Vincent, Angel Olsen), the record shifts from the "shadow-drenched post-punk" of their early days into a "cinematic landscape" of textures and tonalities. The physical edition is a piece of art in its own right, featuring a striking cover painting by Peter Doyle and a meticulous design by Aidan Cochrane. From the "pulsating urgency" of "Return My Head" to the "hushed, transformative beauty" of the title track, Gigi’s Recovery is a "hallucinatory revelation" of emotional healing and creative resilience.