Album Review: “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We” by Mitski 

On September 15th, Mitski released a new album, “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We.” The eleven tracks focus on themes of hope, love, and memories. I rate this album a 9.5/10, only because I wish the songs were longer. 

Overall, this album is one of Mitski's best. The instruments and the vocals inspire a deep emotional response, and show how Mitski has grown from her first album, “Lush,” which was released in 2012. 

If you are new to this album, I recommend that you listen to "My Love Mine All Mine" first, because it is one of the best songs on the album. This song focuses on Mitski's love, and how she wants to leave it all behind when she dies so other people can enjoy it. 

"The Deal" is another amazing track, focusing on Mitski wanting to get rid of her soul, not for personal gain, but so she can be rid of the burden of carrying it. 

If you prefer instrumentals and the background music over the vocals, "Heaven" showcases the beauty of music. In this song, Mitski uses an orchestra to portray the sound of heaven, and her vocals