Masterpiece, Big Thief’s 2016 debut album, is filled with characters and visceral narratives, songs that pivot in the space of a few words. Adrianne’s voice and guitar playing speak of rich emotional territory with grace and insight. The remastered album contains much-loved songs Paul, Real Love and title track Masterpiece.

Masterpiece was recorded in July 2015 at an old house that they turned into a studio on Lake Champlain with producer Andrew Sarlo and engineer James Krivchenia (who would go on to become a full-time Big Thief member). The resultant debut Big Thief studio album is filled with characters and visceral narratives, songs that pivot in the space of a few words.

Adrianne Lenker’s voice and guitar playing speak of rich emotional territory with grace and insi