The Third/Sisters Lovers album is essentially a solo effort by
Alex Chilton and conveys the artist’s horrible mental state at the time he recorded it. The songs reflect the problems that Chilton was going through—girlfriend troubles and doubts about whether he had a future in the music business—and are all stark and unerringly honest. The result is mellow, gorgeous, melancholic, atmospheric tunes like "Big Black Car," "Take Care," and "Holocaust.” Others, like "
Stroke it Noel" and "
For You" perfect what many call "baroque pop": pop songs accompanied by chamber-like music with stringed instruments. Some may call this album depressing and strange, but it’s still an essential disc for anyone who likes experimental pop.
