Know Better Learn Faster, the new album by Thao, is just as upbeat and playful as her previous release, We Brave Bee Stings and All. If anything, Thao Nguyen and her backing band, the Get Down Stay Down, have created a richer sound and a stronger collection of songs that combine charming melodies with whimsical touches from horns, strings, and banjo. Thao’s distinct vocals are often childlike, but her songs are far from innocent. Know Better Learn Faster is about frustrating relationships and heartache. The subject matter may be dark, but this album is anything but a downer. – Written by DBosket
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