Mitski’s latest release, The Land is Inhospitable And So Are We, is a raw, heartfelt project. Sonically, The Land is Inhospitable And So Are We ranges from large, resounding ballads, to light, folk-inspired tracks, each more complex and beautiful than the last. During her last tour, rumors sparked that Mitski had plans to retire from music, and for no unjust reason. Mitski has been open about how the pressures of touring, holding up parasocial expectations from fans, and existing in the public eye have weighed on her, and by the end of 2022, many thought that she would not return to music. This album serves as Mitski’s welcome return, marked by warm, echoing sounds and strikingly honest lyricism.. Though the themes of this album don’t stray far from other projects of hers, they are delivered in vastly different ways than ever before. Mitski’s voice, both in terms of sound and message, is central to her work, and could not be more clear on this project. Welcome back, Mitski, thank you for sharing your art with the world.