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They made touring their whole lives, and in 2014, songs crafted on the road were captured on two EPs released under the moniker of Buck and Anne: one called a-sides and one called b-sides. 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I fell in love with this album before it was released through the defining singles ruined, sadness as a gift, fool, and free treasure. The confessional lyrics and intricate guitar, typical of Lenker's discography, work in strong harmony alongside productional elements, bringing a heartbreaking showcase of songwriting prowess. - \u003ci\u003eKerenza, Rough Trade East\u003c\/i\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.roughtrade.com\/gb\/uk-albums-of-the-year-so-far-2024\/\"\u003eAlbums of the Year So Far 2024\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBright Future\u003c\/i\u003e marks Lenker’s first album since 2020’s \u003ci\u003esongs and instrumentals\u003c\/i\u003e, and features co-production from Philip Weinrobe, alongside contributions from Nick Hakim, Mat Davidson, and Josefin Runsteen. 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