Pisgah’s Faultlines isn’t just an album—it’s a declaration. Brittney Jenkins has always hinted at something extraordinary beneath her delicate melodies and layered arrangements, but here, it all comes into focus. Every track feels meticulously crafted, a fusion of indie-folk warmth, atmospheric shimmer, and lyrical intimacy that lingers long after the music stops. For anyone curious about the magic behind Pisgah, Faultlines is not just a starting point—it’s an invitation to step into Jenkins’s world and stay awhile.
The album opens with “Cumulonimbus,” a slow-burn masterpiece that teases the listener with its careful construction. Jenkins shows exactly why her music feels so distinctive: layered textures of haze and sheen, chiming guitars, and counter harmonies that shimmer like sunlight on water. By the time the track blooms into its full, cinematic indie-folk grandeur, your imagination—and perhaps your heart—has already been thoroughly captured. This is Pisgah at her meticulous, mesmerizing best.
“Bone to Pick” pares things back, letting a hypnotic riff breathe, and in that space, Jenkins’s genius shines. The track builds subtly, allowing motifs and ethereal atmospherics to swirl and settle, creating a mood that feels intimate yet expansive. Then there’s “Splintering,” a song that looks forward as much as it acknowledges its roots. With scattered, intriguing sonics and daring production choices, Jenkins reminds us that indie music doesn’t have to live in the past—it can boldly hint at the sounds of tomorrow.
For longtime listeners, the tender, imploring charm of “Bend to Break” will feel familiar, but the album’s closer, “Song For Jason Molina (Cold Rain),” is a revelation. It’s an unexpectedly serene and seductive coda, a dreamlike tapestry of sentiment and cinematic detail. Jenkins demonstrates that she can craft a finale as memorable and moving as any opening salvo, leaving the listener suspended in its gorgeous melancholy long after the last note fades.
Faultlines is a breathtaking achievement, a testament to Brittney Jenkins’s artistry and vision. Pisgah emerges not just as a musical project, but as a fully realized voice, confident in its beauty and its ambition. This is the kind of album that lingers, that demands attention, and that confirms, beyond any doubt, that Jenkins is an extraordinary artist whose work is worth every second of listening.
