double infinity finds big thief at a crossroads, transforming change into renewal. following the departure of bassist max oleartchik, the remaining trio embrace both intimacy and experimentation, crafting an album that feels at once stripped back and boundless. adrianne lenker’s songwriting remains the emotional anchor—fragile, searching, and deeply human—while the band surrounds her voice with shifting textures that move from whispered folk to kaleidoscopic psychedelia. the result is music that feels alive and communal, shaped by collaboration rather than loss. tracks like incomprehensible and los angeles bloom unfold slowly, revealing new colours with each listen. double infinity captures a band unafraid to deconstruct their sound to rediscover its essence, trusting that vulnerability can lead to transcendence. moving seamlessly between vulnerability and exuberance, introspection and celebration, each listen uncovers subtle layers of sound and feeling, a testament to the communal spirit in which it was made.