Home in Another Life by Enumclaw
Enumclaw’s ‘Home in Another Life’ cuts through the noise of alternative rock and makes its mark as a cohesive album that’s clear in its message. Opening with the brutally honest song “I’m Scared I’ll End Up All Alone,” ‘Home in Another Life’ is reflective and expressive of anxieties. With instrumentation inspired by Pacific Northwest greats of the 1990s, this album is at once nostalgic and forward-thinking. Enumclaw doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable themes, like shame, sex, and seasonal depression, again making for a refreshingly candid lyricism. Even in mundane moments, like “Grocery Store” Enumclaw digs deep into the underlying emotions beyond those moments. Especially for the beginning of Fall, this album shines bright and highlights all the complex emotions that can come with this season.