Jenny Lewis: Acid Tongue [Song Review]

Jenny Lewis (singer/ songwriter of Rilo Kiley fame) has a new album, titled Acid Tongue in stores Sept. 23. In anticipation for the record, I thought I would review the title track, which is now available online.

Though Lewis is only 32-years-old, she sings the song like she has been worn out and hung up to dry, reflecting on the past. Acid Tongue is a simple song, consisting of Lewis' twangy vocals, a backing chorus, and an acoustic guitar. While the title may imply that Lewis has a harsh demeanor, or a sleazy vocabulary, the song takes a more literal approach. The lyrics are actually about putting LSD on the tongue. The lyrics have a homespun quality, and Lewis' voice is better-than-ever, taking a memory and making it seem far more meaningful and passionate.

The song seems like the type that would grow on you with each listen. And while the impending album has garnered mixed reviews, I'll wait till its release to pass judgment, because I'm impressed by what I hear.