Big Thief - UFOF (Official Audio) 

Around this time one year ago, I met a sweet little old lady on a Norwegian cruise in the Caribbean. She had over heard me and my friend talking about new music, and she asked if either of us liked folk rock or indie music. I told her that I did and she said that I should check out her granddaughter's band, Big Theif. I answered that I would give the band a listen, and I'm glad that I did. This band has a really awesome sound, and Adrianne Lenker has a really cool grandmother.

I love the way she sings "you disappear" in the chorus "youuuuuu disappea-ea-ea-ea-ea-ear"

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. The way I interpret it (or at least the chorus) is similar to theories about the meaning of life/ greater beings in the universe. This UFO is taking her to another place to "deepen our love," teaching her that what we know in this world is only a fraction of the love that exists in the universe. Does anyone else feel this lol.

So underrated it hurts

One of the most criminally underrated songs of our time!! ❤️

Also appreciate how subtle the drummer of this band is, every hit is so thhoughtful in intensity and how much groove is there or is only being implied

We're very excited to welcome Big Thief to the 4AD family !

The best kiss I ever had was the flickering of the water so clear and bright... I've never seen a more beautiful and accurate statement to reflect my love for nature than this. ❤️

How can someone write something this beautiful?

i heard U.F.O.F meant ufo friend but i always thought it was universe full of friends

Thom Yorke must love this song

how do they make great songs so consistently

this is the best song I have heard so far in a looooong time! Wow, it's amazing. This is real music and these are real musicians.

It's on replay for days. I'm addicted to this song and I cannot wait for this album

4AD...obviously the best record label in the world

I wasn't really a Big Thief fan although I enjoyed their last albums. Then they released this which is hands down a masterpiece, one that only comes along once in awhile. It's the kind of album that takes a band onto a whole new playing field. Consider me blown away. Also, its worth having it digitally and physically on vinyl. They are completely different listening experiences. Digitally, you are able to hear all the background noise and intricacies while on vinyl, it brings out a warmth that is fantastic.

Ughh I love them so much... I LOVE every single song they make not even because I’m biased with my favourite artists but because Big Thief just makes such addicting songs. I don’t know how to explain it but their music feels like fresh water cleaning my ears.

This track is amazing , the chord changes are amazing.

one of those songs that sound fun, positive and mysterious / surreal at the same time.

This song feels like it’s talking directly to my soul. Beautifully written.

"Eleven seasonings will blend / The flour goes "poof" as our strips get rolled in bread / Then the chicken gets deep fried / And seasoned / And packaged up to your satisfaction." -KFCF

God damn this is gorgeous!!! Melody, lyrics, drum part, guitars... all add up to perfection!!! I am absolutely stunned. The world just became so much more worthwhile with this song in my head. Thanks for the inspiration y’all!!

When you're coming back from the Area 51 raid and need a proper tribute song to your fallen comrades.

probably my favorite band right now, everything they do is magical (+ adrianne's solo records are also insanely beautiful)

"UFOF" debuted at #5 on the New Alternative 40 Chart this week!

This song is still beautiful 3 years later, thank you.

This song is, and always will be way the fuck under rated. My good god.

Love this band!... Stuck with these albums all through 2022!!...

I very much hear Radiohead in this.

This is simply musical magic

[Verse 1] To my UFO friend Goodbye, goodbye Like a seed in the wind She's taking up root in the sky See her flickering Her system won't even try To defend and ripen In the radio action [Verse 2] She'll never return again Polarize, polarize The seasons will bend There will soon be proof That there is no alien Just a system of truth and lies The reason, the language And the law of attraction [Chorus] Just like a bad dream You'll disappear Another map turns blue Mirror on mirror And I imagine you Taking me outta here To deepen our love It isn't even a fraction [Verse 3] Switch to another lens The last sunlight I don't need any other friends The best kiss I ever had is the flickering Of the water so clear and bright To leap in, my skin And I could feel the reaction [Chorus] Just like a bad dream You'll disappear Another map turns blue Mirror on mirror And I imagine you Taking me outta here To deepen our love It isn't even a fraction [Instrumental Break] [Chorus] Just like a bad dream You'll disappear Another map turns blue Mirror on mirror And I imagine you Taking me outta here To deepen our love It isn't even a fraction

This band has really upped their game with this new stuff. Singer is coming into her own and the musical choices are getting sophisticated.

I don't know how long they've been around but to night was the first time I've heard of them.Boy what have I been missing

This song hurts me in such a nice way.

This is my favourite song at the moment. It's so beautiful.

Mirror on mirror... I hear sufjan stevens... Cant wait to listen to the new album

The news that you guys have a new album coming out and that I can listen to a song off of it made my day!!!!! This is beautiful. I really needed this.

Adrianne has one of the most beautiful singing voices I've ever heard

Sublime and otherwordly! Thank you!

Such a perfect, beautiful song.

The band fits her perfectly I'm so happy I accidentally found them the song Orange rips my heart out how a summer can be remembered by a 3 minute song

I fucking live for this song

I really do enjoy the harmony in the guitar part after the Refrain. It's aesthetic

best band i've heard in years. un. believable

Mmmmmmusic! How warm and comfortable I feel listening to this. Huge fan and am so happy I stumbled upon your music on Tiny Desk. you're grrrrrreeeaattt!

Glad they put this out so early so we didn't have to hem and haw about the best song of 2019 for 12 months

Everything about this song flows in such a beautiful and magical way. The whole album, really. It's lyrically and musically astounding and has such a raw, genuine, and emotional quality to it. It feels stripped down (in the best way possible), while also complex and masterfully crafted. Big Thief and Adrianne Lenker deserve every bit of praise they get.

One of the best tracks of 2019.

oh my GOD they didn't have to snap that hard DAMN

Love, such a simple, ephemeral and returning concept and at the same time as vast and unmeasurable as the cosmos.

So gosh darn exquisitely beautiful. Such a unique sound.. Kind of reminds me of Blonde Redhead ❤️

very Radiohead but more fragile yet resilient

Great Radiohead vibe

What have I just listened to? I am mesmerized! Thank you for this precious gift

woke up with this as my most recent searched and watched vid despite never having heard of this. band or song incredible 👍

cant wait to listen to this album on repeat

So many nights I've passed listening to big thief , always impressive . Love from india

I just found this through Stereogum and love it. The lyrics remind me of "La Belle Dame Sans Merci."

Heard for the first time today and fell in love with it. Nice playing, singing and a sick ass chord change.

This song makes me feel high without taking drugs or alcohol...

magical song. can’t get enough!

I only knew adirennes solo work, was super pleased to find this band

This new album announcement has made my day. So glad I get to see them live just after it releases

I don't five a try at first because I was thinking this would be another punk band who takes IT to seriously. I just listen and is jawdroppin, is like those 90s songs who were tender and nice and quite familiar, but sounding Like something fresh, vital and inmediat. This make realize the importance of the place I am.

Whoa...such original sound with multiple rhythms and feelings! Beautiful and complicated.

This song is a total trip. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! WOOOO!!!

Every song of theirs is a glimpse into heaven!

My skin can feel the reaction

this is wanna hear. forever.

Kate Bush teaming with Thom Yorke on guitar

Ace - heard this first on a magazine compilation and it was shared today on the Book of Faces The Blue Nile group (Sunday other tracks)...

Ah man! When the 2nd verse kicks in you realise you're in the hands of Geniuses!

this song is f...ing awesome

Love every song they make.

What a beautiful discovery I have made

This band have everything. One to believe in...

These chord progressions make me feel things.

This is what I will be listening to when we raid Area 51 in September

I just found you all today after serendipity put you on while I was watching clips of Stephen Colbert and I have already heard this song about 7 times. Kinda addicted. And funny this is the song I would like more than Not which is why I went looking for you in the first place. I have been visited also. And just like you I haven’t seen them in a while. Just read the lyrics and I was like oh of course lol My favorite line: “our love it isn’t even a fraction “ Amazing. Btw mine were the Andromedans. Maybe one day they will come rescue us.

Amazing! Chilling atmosphere

Dang. On a compositional level this just makes all other modern folk or rock just seem lazy. The verses and chorus are BOTH fully non repeating phrases. That would mean very little if it all didn't hit the mark on every other level. There are so few songs that I want to listen to 10 times in a row. This record is fabulous.

FINALLY!!! THIS SONG!!! ❤️❤️❤️

beautiful 💕💕💕

Great sound, can't wait for the new album 🤘

This album was the real deal lol

This song reminds me of my most favorite lover. Magical.

To my UFO friend Goodbye, goodbye Like a seed in the wind She's taking up root in the sky See her flickering Her system won't even try To defend and ripen In the radio action She'll never return again Polarize, polarize The seasons will bend There will soon be proof That there is no alien Just a system of truth and lies The reason, the language And the law of attraction Just like a bad dream You'll disappear Another map turns blue Mirror on mirror And I imagine you Taking me outta here To deepen our love It isn't even a fraction Switch to another lens The last sunlight I don't need any other friends The best kiss I ever had Is the flickering Of the water so clear and bright To leap in, my skin And I could feel the reaction Just like a bad dream You'll disappear Another map turns blue Mirror on mirror And I imagine you Taking me outta here To deepen our love It isn't even a fraction Just like a bad dream You'll disappear Another map turns blue Mirror on mirror And I imagine you Taking me outta here To deepen our love It isn't even a fraction

I'd love it if you came back to Newcastle x

Please may you visit Tampa Bay Florida? I need to experience this live propped up on a speaker.

This is such a beautiful song.

Beautiful song 🛸

Another amazing song

Heard this song today. BIG FAN

Album in my collection, best regards!

It's a REPLAY!🎵🎶

I want 2:12 to go on for way longer We want more alienic music from Big Thief

Why can't I stop listening to this song? No, really. Pls send help.

Beatiful song! It reminds me of youth lagoon

What a great album

Super awesome!