From indictments of society's willingness to be sheep in part one's "Zombieland" to the insecurities of modern relationships on part two's "Baby Don't You Say You Love Me" T Bone Burnett isn't afraid to talk about subjects that other's wouldn't touch with a ten foot poll. Even in those areas that others might touch upon, Burnett's approach is so unique and emotionally honest it can sometimes sound like nobody has ever written about this subject before.
This is a disc that can't be easily classified as "good" or "bad". You may not personally like the music, or you may adore it, but those aren't grounds for judgment on the quality of The True False Identity. I personally think it's a work of pop music genius as it pushes the boundaries of the genre in directions that nobody has dared to in years.
It's not a disc I am ever going to throw on for light background listening, nor is it one I will put on without careful consideration beforehand. The very elements that make it so brilliant, raw emotional truths, intelligent lyrics, and music that reflects all of that, also make it difficult to listen to if you are not prepared to pay attention.
Like any work of art, different people will perceive different things from their experience listening to this disc. To me is the best recommendation I could ever offer for anything.
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