Since the release of his debut album Love Remains in 2010, Tom Krell—AKA How to Dress Well—has crafted a reputation as one of America’s most original, focused and beguiling young songwriters. Merging ever surprising production choices and aesthetic detail with a sensual but sincere R&B influence and a deep, grounded emotionality, Krell has steadily established himself as one of the most influential figures in contemporary experimental pop music. Follow him on Twitter here and like him on Facebook here.
As the seasons change and the end of the year creeps near, we’ve asked our contributors to pick their favorite lyrics of 2016 — so far.
— Brenna Ehrlich, Talkhouse Music Editor-in-Chief
“Someday in bravery/I’ll embody all grace and lightness.”
— Frankie Cosmos, “Embody,” Next Thing
Lyrically, my favorite moment of 2016 comes in the song “Embody” on Frankie Cosmos’ newest record: “Someday in bravery/I’ll embody all grace and lightness.” To me, this is an inspiring thought — and a truly beautiful set of words. The way she intertwines it with snapshot details about the beloved people in her life is so special. When she says, “My friends are friends/with my friends/it shows me/they embody all the grace and lightness,” I feel — with such warmth — the true possibility of human community.
(Art credit: Dan Schmatz)
