Like their previous records, Big Thief’s latest excels with its intimate, poetic songs which blend folk, rock, and experimental sounds with deeply personal, yet universal lyricism. Double Infinity explores loss, love, aging, and memory in great detail.

Opener, ‘Incomprehensible’ follows the typical folksy and spoken word-esque style of Adrianne Lenker’s vocal style against a backdrop of mystical, woodland instrumentals. The songwriting talent of Lenker is, again, nothing short of extraordinary. The track is a celebration of the “incomprehensible”; the irrational nature of the world. In celebration of this, Lenker chooses to live freely, in spite of the absurdities the world can throw us: “How can the beauty that is living be anything but true.”

Another notable track, ‘Words’, continues the record’s somewhat mystical sound. It wrestles with the inadequacy of language—how words often can’t capture the depth of feeling or connection. It’s dreamy and introspective, pondering how we try and often fail to articulate what truly matters. The stripped-back arrangement highlights the song’s rustic, otherworldly quality, where silence and sound feel equally essential. The effect is both soothing and deeply haunting, mirroring the song’s reflection on the futility of language.

A moment that feels more experimental, and unlike their previous work, comes with ‘Los Angeles’. The laughter that opens instantly sets a lighter tone, marking this as one of the record’s most celebratory moments. The song is a love letter—more direct and open-hearted than the band’s usual subdued expressions of intimacy. Lenker’s voice is stronger here, more country-tinged than her typical muted delivery. The acoustics shimmer, and Lenker’s vocals echo in ways that make the track feel joyous and alive.

Double Infinity feels like Big Thief at their most celebratory, expansive, and otherworldly. It embraces both joy and unease, existential wonder and intimate love, proving again why the band has become one of the most vital forces in contemporary folk rock.