Album of the Week: Cindy Lee | Diamond Jubilee

Stunning in scope, style, and substance.

Just over 2 hours of seemingly boundless creative joy in song sounding like a broadcast from another planet transmitting back their take on our history of pop music. While I’m typically short on words for these Album of the Week pics, you can just listen to ’em goes my thinking, Cindy Lee’s Diamond Jubilee has me all but speechless. Wordless?

From the liner notes:

Cindy Lee is the performance and songwriting vehicle of Patrick Flegel (who previously fronted influential indie group Women). Over several albums, Flegel has combined delicate melodies and sheer beauty with moments of experimentation. With Diamond Jubilee, Flegel’s undeniable songcraft comes to the foreground, embracing a more instant connection and accessibility. Timeless tales of love and longing, surrounded by sticky hooks, take the listener on an unforgettable journey.

Brilliant and beautiful, beautifully brilliant is what Diamond Jubilee is.