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  • Summary: Produced by Jacob Portrait, the debut full-length release for Erin Fein as Psychic Twin was written while she was divorcing her husband and moving to Brooklyn from Champaign, Illinois.
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  • Record Label: Polyvinyl
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Electronic, New Wave/Post-Punk Revival, Dream Pop
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Running in the Dark
In the night I think of you Don't know, don't know What I'm supposed do And when I wake, you're always on my mind I try, I try To undo what I've... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Sep 20, 2016
    85
    Strange Diary is a striking both for the directness with which it addresses its subject matter and the unwaveringly enjoyable, gorgeous music that cushions it.
  2. Sep 20, 2016
    85
    It feels like a tightly wound, meticulously crafted gem of an album. When you tack on the album's intense emotional resonance, Strange Diary has vaulted itself into the conversation for the year's most powerful albums.
  3. Sep 20, 2016
    75
    There is certain clarity in Strange Diary that keeps the album cohesive, although it can become stagnant at times. The album’s slick production wards this off almost entirely, setting a strong foundation for Fein to recoup her poise.
  4. Sep 20, 2016
    70
    Strange Diary is an instantly appealing debut album that distills several years' worth of ups and downs into a set of sharp, affectionate tunes.
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  1. Nov 9, 2016
    8
    This album is absolutely stunning in all aspects. With honest lyrics and a sweet synthpop sound fans of the genre should not skip out on this.This album is absolutely stunning in all aspects. With honest lyrics and a sweet synthpop sound fans of the genre should not skip out on this. While it may not be the best album you'll hear in 2016, it'll definitely be one of the best surprises of the year. Psychic Twin shows a lot of potential and I am excited to see where her career takes her next. Expand