Thao & The Get Down Stay Down - (PRESALE 8/14/26) We Brave Bee Stings and All (PRINTED INNER LYRICS ECO MIX GRAY VINYL LP KILL ROCK STARS LP-KRS-481C 2026) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

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Artist: Thao & The Get Down Stay Down
Title: We Brave Bee Stings and All (ECO MIX GRAY VINYL)
Genre: Indie & Alternative / Alternative Rock / Alternative Folk
Label: Kill Rock Stars
"As sharp as I sing, it still soothes you, doesn't it? Like a lick of ice cream?" sings Thao Nguyen on her Kill Rock Stars debut, We Brave Bee Stings and All. Whether it's intentional or not, the line describes her sound perfectly. Nguyen's rich, breathy voice -- and the way she croons, yelps, and drawls with it -- recalls Cat Power, Fiona Apple, and Sinéad O'Connor. However, these comparisons suggest that Thao is a searing, intense artist when nothing could be further from the truth: her country-tinged indie folk-pop is playfully observant, mischievous with just a hint of vulnerability. By playing against type and putting a voice that seems tailor-made for brooding into songs that are sunny and sweet, Nguyen carves out her own intriguing territory among indie folk songstresses.
On We Brave Bee Stings and All's first two songs. "Beat (Health, Life and Fire)" builds brass, ukulele, and piano to an urgent but joyous peak, while "Bag of Hammers" is as rambling as it is catchy. The interplay between Nguyen and her band, the Get Down Stay Down, is more intuitive than ever, and the album's fuller sound (courtesy of producer Tucker Martine) complements her more fully formed songs.
In fact, most of the album is so cheery that it's a good thing Nguyen's voice isn't delicate, or her music might be sickly sweet instead of fresh and engaging. Fortunately, "Feet Asleep"'s Dixieland moxie and "Geography"'s jazzy flourishes help keep the album from sounding too predictable. Even if this isn't Thao's first album, We Brave Bee Stings and All is a fine introduction to her music.

Thao & The Get Down Stay Down – We Brave Bee Stings And All (Eco Mix Gray Vinyl)
Description

We Brave Bee Stings And All is a captivating album by Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, presented on eco mix gray vinyl. This release showcases their unique blend of indie sounds and thought-provoking lyrics, making it a must-have for fans and collectors alike.
Highlights

    Eco mix gray vinyl edition
    Label: Kill Rock Stars
    Genre: Indie
    Includes live track 'Tallymarks'
    Thought-provoking lyrics and unique sound

Track Listing

01. Beat (Health, Life, and Fire)

02. Bag of Hammers

03. Big Kid Table

04. Swimming Pools

05. Geography

06. Feet Asleep

07. Yes, So On and So On

08. Fear and Convenience

09. Violet

10. Travel

11. We Go

12. Tallymarks (Live)

13. You Really Got A Hold On Me
Format Details

    Label: Kill Rock Stars
    Genre: Indie
    Format: Vinyl

• Condition: NEW
• Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
• Media Condition: Mint (M)
• Format: Vinyl
• Internal ID: 759656048101
• Genre: ALT/INDIE
• Format Type: LP
• Released: 08/14/2026