Sharon Van Etten – We've Been Going About This All Wrong

Sharon Van Etten – We've Been Going About This All Wrong

Deeply atmospheric and emotionally searching, We've Been Going About This All Wrong sees Sharon Van Etten continuing her evolution from intimate folk songwriter into expansive, synth-driven art rock territory. Released in 2022, the album blends hypnotic rhythms, layered electronics, and raw emotional honesty into one of her most immersive and cohesive works.

Created during a period shaped by uncertainty, isolation, and personal reflection, the record carries a quiet intensity throughout, balancing vulnerability with moments of resilience and catharsis. Rather than relying on obvious singles, the album unfolds as a continuous emotional journey, with each track flowing naturally into the next.

Opening with “Darkness Fades,” Van Etten immediately establishes the album’s dreamlike atmosphere before tracks like “Home To Me” and “Anything” introduce driving rhythms and shimmering synth textures. Songs such as “I’ll Try” and “Born” lean into introspection and emotional tension, showcasing her ability to pair deeply personal lyrics with expansive sonic arrangements.

On Side B, “Headspace” and “Come Back” continue the album’s hypnotic momentum, while “Darkish” and “Mistakes” blend post-punk influences with emotionally charged vocal performances. Closing track “Far Away” leaves the album suspended in reflection, ending the record with a sense of distance, longing, and unresolved beauty.

A rich and emotionally resonant release, We've Been Going About This All Wrong stands as one of Sharon Van Etten’s most atmospheric and fully realised albums.

Tracklist:

Side A

1. Darkness Fades
2. Home To Me
3. I'll Try
4. Anything
5. Born

Side B

1. Headspace
2. Come Back
3. Darkish
4. Mistakes
5. Far Away