Released in 2005, La Forêt stands as Xiu Xiu's most critically acclaimed record, earning an 82 out of 100 on Metacritic and representing a bold artistic departure for the San Jose-based band. Stripped down to a duo featuring Jamie Stewart and newly joined member Caralee McElroy, the album marks a significant shift toward a more acoustic, intimate sound after the heavily electronic textures of their previous work.
Where earlier Xiu Xiu records leaned into abrasive synths and experimental noise, La Forêt — French for "The Forest" — draws from folk and chamber influences while retaining the band's signature dark, poetic lyricism and occasional electronic flourishes. The result is a hauntingly beautiful record that feels both deeply personal and strikingly original, cementing its place as an essential chapter in Xiu Xiu's catalog.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Release Date: 09/25/2026
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TRACKS
1. Clover
2. Muppet Face
3. Mouse Toy
4. Pox
5. Baby Captain
6. Saturn
7. Rose of Sharon
8. Ale
9. Bog People
10. Dangerous You Shouldn't Be Here
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