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On their third album, the Mexican dream-pop duo leans further into their soothing and immersive sound, taking a soft dive into the comfort of solitude.
Mint Field’s “Aprender a Ser” documents the band’s journey of learning to be, as the title suggests. Originally starting as a 2023 revisit of demos made during the lockdowns of 2020, this album evolved with the band as they solidified their sound and identity as a group. The span of this work is felt on every track, where some instrumentals remain from those original demos, enhanced by surrounding details added years later.
NPR Music's picks for the best albums out this week include the long-awaited sophomore full-length from Black Pumas, Peruvian electronic artist Sofia Kourtesis, The Mountain Goats and more.Featured Albums:1. Black Pumas Chronicles of a DiamondFeatured Songs: "More Than A Love Song," "Gemini Sun," "Angel," "Hello," "Rock and Roll"2. Sofia Kourtesis MadresFeatured Songs: "Funkhaus," "Vajkoczy," "Habla Con Ella," "Estación Esperanza (feat. Manu Chao)"3. The Mountain Goats Jenny from ThebesFeatured Songs: "Fresh Tattoo," "Only One Way," "Going to Dallas"4. María José Llergo ULTRABELLEZAFeatured Song: "RUEDA, RUEDA"5. Mint Field Aprender a SerFeatured Song: "Respiro Profundo"6. Taylor Swift 1989 (Taylor's Version) Featured Song: "Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Version)"7. Shabazz Palaces Robed in RarenessFeatured Song